PGR

PGR - Purple Heart Ceremony for PFC Gustavo Zarate US ARMY

VA - PAHCS blog: http://is.gd/zSin4C

Cliff/Flagman pics: http://is.gd/l7V5RB

Mission Post:

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to participate in the Purple
Heart Ceremony for PFC Zarate. PFC Zarate was wounded in Pakistan on
May 19th, 2012 when his base came under missile attack. He's been in the
hospital ever since and recently started walking with assistance. He's a
first generation immigrant and most of his family do not speak english, so
we will have a bi-lingual ceremony with translators for the parents. The
weather is supposed to be sunny, so should be great for the riders.
Location is Building 7, Healing Garden. BBQ to follow.

The VA has a brand new PAO who will be there. And also a brand new
Army Liaison who is also going to be there. Neither of them are familiar
with the PGR or the Blue Star Moms other than what I've told them. It
would be good for them to meet you guys.

Please bring your Flags as Cliff may not be able to attend this and lets
Honor this American Hero as he receives his Medal. The Purple Heart will
be given to PFC Zarate by US ARMY Col. Bill Carter and a Sgt Major still
to be determined.

These Missions are an Honor to be a part of as this type of thing is
usually done in private at the VA. We get to stand holding our Flags to
let PFC Zarte and his Family know that we as a Nation are thankful for
his service and sacrifice.

Pics are from top to bottom, click on a pic for a larger pic, text for a pic is under it.

It was an Honor to attend and we had a good showing, about a dozen scoots some cages and Blue Star Moms. Thanks to all.