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<div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><i><b><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)">Update:<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span> Visitation, service and interment details for Meadville have been added.</span><br></b></i><br><br><span style="color:rgb(153,0,0)"><i><b>SFC. Octavio Araujo<br>U.S. Army<br>Operation Iraqi Freedom KIA<br>15<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">, 17 & 18</span> March 2021<br>Moon & Meadville, PA</b></i></span><br><br><br>The
Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the family of
Sergeant First Class Octavio Araujo, U.S. Army , to stand in silent
honor for the service then escort him home for the interment.<br><br>SFC.
Octavio Araujo enlisted in the U.S. Army, with last duty assignment in
Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was killed in action while
defending our country and protecting our freedom.<br><br>Decorations
include the Ranger Tab, the Senior Parachute Badge, the Army
Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Army Achievement
Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters.<br><br>SFC. Octavio Araujo served our country with honor, it's now our turn to stand in honor for him.<br><br><br><i><b>Monday, 15 March 2021</b></i><br><br><br><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b>Staging:</b></i></span> 5:00 PM<br><i><b>Sheetz #379</b></i><br>9002 University Blvd, Moon, PA 15108<br><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/uaQeqhZ8tTF2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/uaQeqhZ8tTF2</a><br><br><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b><br>Briefing:</b></i></span> 5:15 PM<br><br><br><i><b>Details will be discussed during the Mission Briefing which will include the escort to Meadville.</b></i><br><br><br><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b>KSU, Honorable Escort: </b></i></span><i><b>TBD</b></i><br><i><b>Stephen P Mizner Funeral Home</b></i><br>404 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA<br>16335</span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/z44CbPNwE6Qs2xBe6" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/z44CbPNwE6Qs2xBe6</a><br><br><br><br><i><b>Wednesday, 17 March 2021</b></i><br><br><br><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b>Staging/Briefing: </b></i></span>4:45 PM<br><i><b>New Beginnings Church of God</b></i><br>13226 Leslie Rd, Meadville, PA 16335<br><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/92VwthBXS1BAebEB6" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/92VwthBXS1BAebEB6</a><br><br><br><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b>Flag Line:</b></i></span> 5:00 PM<br><br>Family arriving at 5:00 PM<br><br>Visitation from 6-9:00 PM<br><br><br><i><b><br>Thursday, 18 March 2021</b></i><br><br><br><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b>Staging/Briefing: </b></i></span>9:45 AM<br><i><b>New Beginnings Church of God</b></i><br>13226 Leslie Rd, Meadville, PA 16335<br><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/92VwthBXS1BAebEB6" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/92VwthBXS1BAebEB6</a></span></div><div><br><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b><br></b></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b>Flag Line: </b></i></span>10:00 AM</span></div><div><br><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Family arriving at 10:00 AM<br><br>Visitation from 11-12:00 PM<br><br>Service at 12:00 PM</span></div><div><br><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></b></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b>Following the service, KSU for interment: </b></i></span><i><b>TBD</b></i><br><i><b>Greendale Cemetery</b></i><br>700 Randolph St, Meadville, PA 16335<br><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/vygQpTjzJZ9NTU29A" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/vygQpTjzJZ9NTU29A</a></span></div><div><br></div><div><br><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b><br></b></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b>Keep in mind times are subject to change, please check back on the mission post before planning your day.</b></i></span><br><br>Members
can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no
time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for
whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your
time.<br><br><i><b>Please be aware and alert of your surroundings.
Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly,
bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks.</b></i></span></div><div><br><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span></div><div><br><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><br></i></span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i>RCIC's</i></span></b><br><br><i><b>Jim Shaw</b></i><br><a href="mailto:jeshaw@comcast.net" target="_blank">jeshaw@comcast.net</a><br>(412) 217-5967<br><br><i><b>Dale Mallory</b></i><br><a href="mailto:tazmall@hotmail.com" target="_blank">tazmall@hotmail.com</a><br>(724) 992-9186<br><br><br><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)"><i><b>Assisting:</b></i></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><i><b>Tom Hanna</b></i></span><br><a href="mailto:CBTBruce@aol.com" target="_blank">CBTBruce@aol.com</a><br>(814) 572-2951<br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br><i><b>Timothy "Timmaye" Smith</b></i></span><br><a href="mailto:pgrpa.sc@gmail.com" target="_blank">pgrpa.sc@gmail.com</a><br>(724) 472-8746</span></div>
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