[PGR_PA_r7] Hometown Heroes Tour / 1 Sept 2019 / Altoona,PA

[PAPGR Vet Rep West]

 *Hometown Heroes Tour *
*1 September 2019*
*Altoona, PA*

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort then stand in silent
honor for the Hometown Heroes Tour featuring Nashville's recording artist,
Ricky Lee.  This Tour, is dedicated to four Gold Star Families who lost
loved ones in the line of duty.

*Heroes Honored*

*Specialist Chad A Edmundson U.S. Army*
SPC Chad A. Edmundson U.S. Army 20, of Williamsburg, Pa, assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry, 56th Stryker Brigade, Pennsylvania Army
National Guard during Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq.  SPC Edmundson
was killed in action 27 May 2009 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when he was
hit by an IED while on patrol.

SPC Chad Edmundson received the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the
Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign
Medal, the Global War On Terror Service Medal, the Armed Forces Medal with
"M" Device and the Army Service Ribbon.

*Staff Sergeant Matthew N. Ingham U.S. Marine Corps*
SSgt Mathew N. Ingham U.S. Marine Corps 25, of Altoona, PA, assigned to 3rd
Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Okinawa, Japan. SSgt Ingham served two tours of duty in Iraq before
his final tour of duty in Afghanistan. SSgt Ingham was killed in action 11
January 2010 during Operation Enduring Freedom while supporting combat
operations in Afghanistan.

SSgt Matthew Ingham received the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the Purple
Heart, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Good Conduct Medal, the National
Defense Service Medal and the NATO Medal International Security Assistance
Force (ISAF).


*Private First Class Bradley G. Kritzer U.S. Army*
PFC Bradley G. Kritzer U.S Army 18, of Irvona, Pa, assigned to 1st
Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas. PFC Kritzer was killed in action 5 May 2004 while serving during
Operation Iraqi Freedom when his vehicle was hit by an IED in Baghdad.

PFC Bradley Kritzer received the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.

*Gunnery Sergeant Ronald E. Baum U.S.M.C.*
Gunnery Sergeant Ronald E. Baum U.S. Marine Corps 38, of Hollidaysburg, PA,
assigned to 2nd Intelligence Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, at Camp Lejeune, N.C. GySgt Baum was killed in action
3 May 2019 while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was hit by
hostile fire in Anbar province, Iraq.

GySgt Ronald Baum received the Purple Heart and the Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal with "V" Device.

The Families and friends of our fallen will greatly appreciate a large
attendance so asking all, young and old to attend, to Honor their Hometown
Heroes.


*Sunday, 1 September 2019*


*Staging: *1:15 PM
*Rutter's #71 *
935 Plank Rd, Duncansville, PA 16635
https://goo.gl/maps/YLbP88CGwVbBZgK98

*Briefing: * 1:30 PM

*KSU: *1:50 PM

On the escort there will be a stop, riding to the Holidaysburg Veterans
Home to honor all those who have served that cannot attend, those that are
able, will be bused in.  After the ride by, continuing the escort.


*Large Cement pad for bike parking for those who plan on staying for the
Hometown Heroes Tour. Those that are doing the ride in for the Presentation
will be directed to the park on the shale.*
*Lakemont Park*
700 Park Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
https://goo.gl/maps/q2DzarYQ5cP3zEie9

*Upon arrival, forming a Flag Line*

Presentation starts at 2:00 PM

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.

*This time of year deer are on the move, please be aware & alert of your
surroundings. Also before heading out, please watch the weather, dress
accordingly,hydrate & bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.*


*RCIC: Larry Graper*
lar80215 at netscape.net
‭(814) 932-2423‬
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