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The Wounded Warrior Escort scheduled for Thursday, July 4th from Beckley, WV to Lewisburg, WV has been cancelled by the Gathering of Mountain Eagles due to a loss of participants. Regrettably, a number of last minute cancellations occurred forcing termination of the event. Thanks to all who planned to attend, and have attended in past years.
Pat Hanifin, Sr.
WVPG DRC
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort a group of wounded warriors who are recuperating from injuries at Walter Reed. Travel will be from Tamarack Conference Center, 1 Tamarack Park, in Beckley, WV to Lewisburg, WV on Wednesday, July 4th, 2013 to attend the Greenbrier Classic.
This is a great opportunity for us to show our troops how much we appreciate their contribution to freedom for all Americans.
Ride Captain: Pat Hanifin, Sr. patnpath@frontier.com 304-673-9780
Staging: 10:45 a.m. Upper north side of Tamarack
Mission briefing 11:00 a.m.
Flag Line: 11:15 a.m. for 30 minutes
Lunch: At your expense, and we can mingle and eat with the soldiers
KSU – 1:00 p.m.
GPS Coordinates
N 37 48.103 W -81 13.000
General Directions from the North
Take I-77 S / I-64 E to Beckley, WV. Then, take EXIT 45. Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located on the right at the end of the exit ramp.
General Directions from the South
Take I-77 N to Beckley, WV. Then, take EXIT 45. Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located on the right at the end of the exit ramp.
General Directions from the East
Take I-64 W and merge into I-77 N at Beckley, WV. Then, take EXIT 45. Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located on the right at the end of the exit ramp.
General Directions from the West
Take I-64 E and merge into I-77 S at Charleston, WV. At Beckley, take EXIT 45. Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located on the right at the end of the exit ramp.
As always, cages and bikes are welcome. If you are able to fly a 3 X 5 flag, be certain that it is capable of handling highway speeds, as we will travel I-64 to Lewisburg, WV.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pat Hanifin, Sr.
WVPG DRC
1 Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV 25801
