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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Ladies and Gentlemen,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Below is the final itinerary for the Monday part of the mission for
SFC Granado from our friends in East Texas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Steve Lucas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Deputy State Captain<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:blue'>North Texas PGR<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
is the final itinerary for the Patriot Guard Riders mission to honor Sergeant
First Class Alejandro Granado, III, 42, U.S. Army Special Forces, who was
killed in action in Eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, August 2, 2009.
His family has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders be present at his
service. The mission is a 'go' and all contacts have been made. </span></strong><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>Alejandro
"Alex" Granado, III was born on July 24, 1967, in Ciudad Acuna,
Mexico to Rosalinda and Alejandro Granado Jr. He graduated from Tatum High
School in 1986 where he was a member of the track team for which he won a
bronze medal at the state track meet. At age 18, adult responsibilities were
upon Alex even before he graduated high school. Already married and with a
child on the way, joining the military offered a steady and secure income. He
saw a chance to travel in addition to job stability. His military career
spanned 23 years, having served in Desert Storm in 1991, Operation Iraqi
Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. His military education includes the
Basic Airborne Course, Special Forces Intelligence Analyst Course, Special
Operations Interdiction Course, Air Assault Course and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Course. His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army
Achievement Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, Joint Service
Achievement Medal, Southwest Asia Medal, Liberation of Kuwait Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign
Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, NATO
Medal, Non Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service
Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Driver and Mechanic Ribbon, Mississippi War
Medal. Alex also earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Air Assault Badge,
Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces Tab. </span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Services: 3:30 PM,
Monday, August 10th at St. William Catholic Church, 4008 N.W. Loop, Carthage,
Texas 75633 (903-693-3766). A graveside service with full military honors
will follow in Tatum Cemetery, 540 S. Forest St., Tatum, Texas. </span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ride Captain: Mike
Eubank </span></strong></span></b><a href="mailto:fak_mike@yahoo.com"
target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#476C8E;text-decoration:none'>fak_mike@yahoo.com</span></strong></a><strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 903-738-1861</span></strong><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Staging Site and Time:
1:00 to 1:30 PM at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home, 1131 State Hwy 149 Carthage,
Texas 75633 (903-694-2211). Riders' meeting will commence at 1:40 PM, KSU to
escort SFC Granado to the church at 1:45 PM. We should arrive at the
church by 2:15, and will have the flag line in place by 2:30. All new members
are requested to sign a PGR Release of Liability prior to the riders' safety
meeting. Instructions regarding movement from the church to cemetery will be
given by the Ride Captain. Please remain flexible as to the requirements
of the mission (SEMPER GUMBY). </span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Map link to the staging
area: </span></strong></span></b><a href="http://tinyurl.com/nafaap"
target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#476C8E;text-decoration:none'>http://tinyurl.com/nafaap</span></strong></a><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Map link to Church: </span></strong><a
href="http://tinyurl.com/mpezex" target="_blank"><strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#476C8E;text-decoration:none'>http://tinyurl.com/mpezex</span></strong></a><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Weather Report: 90
degrees with a chance of showers. We will have water available, so
remember to stay hydrated and bring rain gear, just in case.</span></strong><b><span
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>ALL GROUPS,
CLUBS, INDEPENDENTS, ETC. ARE WELCOME. The only prerequisite is RESPECT. Also
remember, you do not have to ride a motorcycle to join in. The flag line is
open to all who wish to participate. </span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Stand tall and silent as
you honor this fallen hero and his family. Please ride/drive safely and
defensively. And thanks again for your participation.</span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Doug Smith (Streaker)</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deputy State Captain,
East Texas Area</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Palestine, Texas <span
style='color:red'>USA</span></span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>You may post condolences
for the Granado family on the PGR national forum:</span></strong><br>
<br>
</span></b><a
href="http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1211603/view/topic/Default.aspx"
target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#476C8E;text-decoration:none'>http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1211603/view/topic/Default.aspx</span></strong></a><span
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