PGR - Pacifica BSM's PGR Thank You Picnic

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2cd Annual Pacifica Blue Star Mom's Thank You PGR Picnic! Thank you ALL for the honor! And I ate a lot also! GBG Good stuff and lots of it!

For you that missed out, well you missed a great one! Eat your hearts out! GBG

I like to take 280, 35, Sharps Park down to 1 into Pacifica. There is a nice overlook that for once I remembered.


Got into the right lane and stopped for a couple shots...



We had some fog, but it was clearing a bit.


Brian came up to welcome me, and we had a grand total of ....4... bikes, that would change later!


Walking to the picnic spot and taking some shots...


As I was coming in, Debbie S was going out and look what she caught! A bunch more made it!


I'm just shooting some table shots....



Debbi D with her back to us....




Steve D, Deb's hubby.



The two young men in front are recent returnees and Debbi wanted a shot with the Blue Star Moms and them for memories. There was also a group photo that I haven't snagged yet taken later...


Doug and Dianne arriving....and being greeted.


Hafta have hugs and pics......



As you can see there were many tables.


As I head out to see Bunkers new scoot, we have quite a few more scoots than when I came in!



Bunker's new scoot on his right with the banner... He has a nice new 2004 IIRC 1700 Yammie and it sounds real nice. Ought to give a great ride!

Good to see old friends and the Blue Star moms even paid for our parking! I tried to repay Deb, but she would have none of it, thank you sweetheart!

PGR - Welcome Home 129th Moffett Field 06 18 09

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I received a message about 1140 and I saw it about 1215:

"I received a call from the 129th family programs coordinator. She has extended an invitation to the PGR to participate in the Welcome Home. The C-130's will arrive at Moffet at 1400 hrs local."



Hey, here I am! At our parking lot in front of Moffett..........

Earl Bagwell and I think he said he was assuming the Post Commander position of 4xx, duh, I forgot, but it's the one Don N has moved to as it's closer to his place, showed up. Just us two... waiting for the escort.....


Earl!

He's new to PGR and we chatted a bit... got to 1400, and C130s were circling and they did a nice job of saying a flying Hello!

Normally when we are invited to Moffett, someone escorts on base... after the C130's circled, and no one showed up... Earl said, lets try to go in... I was a bit hesitant as I didn't want to get shot! GBG

Pulled up to the gate and thought Earl was behind me... told the guard I was from PGR and was invited to the 129 welcome home plus the guy behind me.... now my windshield banner, vest and 3x5 flying must've convinced him, he asked for a drivers license and I moved forward a bit. Thanks to Earl for the prompt!

Of course someone else pulled in front of Earl, so he was confused and again, I was afraid of pending death... went back and signaled THE CAR BEHIND THIS ONE!


I knew where they would be and off we went around Moffett to the military side. Folks waiting for the troops to get off the planes.


As we arrived, Buzz, a PGR member walked up and shook our hands, he was there with the Blue Star Moms and he's a Blue Star dad, he was there with his wife and son and he brought 3 more scoots with him! Nice to see you and thanks for the welcome!

The Blue Star Moms knew about the event for a while and just recently passed it to PGR, they thought that because there was no ride, we would not be interested, I assured them, we've been there before for the same reason, and I thanked them for the invite.


C-130s in the background.


The bus going by. The troops coming home have 2 options, go into debrief and then see family or visit for 30 minutes then debrief. This group picked 30 minutes visit first.


Lots of folks, hugs and smiles! Good on Ya all!


This little guy wasn't sure about Dad...


Folks having a great welcome home!


He's warming up! Lots of touching scenes, God Bless 'um all! Hope they have a long stay home!



Some of them were visiting and did not have family to meet them, Earl did a few hand shakes.

We broke off, Buzz took off with his three buddies on scoots and wife following in a cage. All turned out just fine! All missions are different, if you think you have them figured out.... stick around, a curve is coming your way! GBG Thanks to those that rode and God Bless family and friends of those coming home!

PGR - Spec Eduardo Silva Salinas Part I

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A young serviceman passed and PGR was asked to honor his return. God Bless family and friends during this time of passing.

We had multiple staging points due to the distance involved, I chose to meet the folks at Salinas staging. The mission came on very late and I felt the need to attend as I wanted a good as possible group for Eduardo's arrival at Salinas airport.

The turn out was absolutely amazing! We had 21 bikes and 24 PGR arrive! Outstanding and I thank all that were here to show their respect!

Fellow ALR members from District 28 showed up in force! Thank you! Ride Captain Don, John and I are from District 13.




I took some pics of the bikes....



... and the folks.... Gene from District 28 knew the area and lead the way with his fellow ALR members to the airport.


The airport was good enough to cone off an area for us to park.


Don was giving us his sayonce and he did a good job! Thank you for doing this! I had to take multiple pics as the group was large.



Don with the white shirt....



The police escort was great! They had cars and bikes, we had great passage to the funeral home. Thank you!!!


We were not allowed on the tarmac, we normally are, but we lined up behind the fence.



I don't normally take pics of the flight line, but no family or anyone else present, just the Honor Guard....and hearse waiting.



We arrive at the funeral home. I hope some of us can make the Phase II mission on Thursday. Thank you again for riding! Cranky

PGR - Welcome 130th Rescue Sq Moffett

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We had 3 groups coming home to Moffett Field and that made 2 PGR welcome home runs, the 2cd and 3rd group were coming in real close together so combined into one mission.

We had some last minute changes to the mission, and they are all different and have they're own personality! GBG

Tony was to lead the first group and I volunteered to be tail gunner. The first group had 8 bikes and one cage.

We got to the airport and a tad bit of confusion about who was on first, but it all turned out quite fine!




We stage at our normal Valero gas stop on San Bruno Ave. The van in the back is our cage. We split the group up and the first group heads for SFO, with me in the rear.



On the left is Tony, our RC for this mission.


Arriving at SFO in our security parking lot.


Lurking inside waiting for folks to get off the plane.


Here they come! Lots of handshakes and welcome home!


We had plenty of flags!


Tony talking to the (I believe) the officer in charge of those returning.


We had a good ride, a bit of traffic, but all worked out fine. The bus driver talked to security at Moffett front gate and we were all waved in and the flags were saluted!


The back side of Moffett where the military is assigned.


As usual, the family has to wait for the troops to be debriefed, and then they can get long awaited hugs!


The Msgt on the right is the public affairs person with a very large camera. Had a nice chat with him and he thanked all that rode!



He's out taking pics of the bikes. Great run! Glad to welcome home folks from a long and difficult assignment! God Bless and enjoy!