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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'>I have received several messages regarding resolution to the
patch/decal/sticker/flag, etc., situation in Oklahoma and how it affects
riders, cagers, citizens, etc. I am going to paste those messages below,
starting with the one I received from our State Captain, which contains a
message to him from the OK State Captain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Received
this morning (below) from the Oklahoma State Captain, please share it with
your Members.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The
Patch issue does not apply to Texas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Ride
safe,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Lou<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>"Bagger Lou"<br>
</span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>Lou Freitas<br>
Patriot Guard Riders<i><br>
</i>Texas State Captain </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Lou, we've pretty much resolved the issue. We're
back to business as usual (flags, banners, patches, stickers, etc., on back
in - on any mission); however the back patch is gone.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Respects,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Mike<br>
<br>
Mike (Kit) Kittrell<br>
Patriot Guard Riders<br>
Oklahoma State Captain<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:#0000FD'>I received this message from Shelia Manning in East Texas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#0000FD'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>LEADERSHIP ASK ME TO FORWARD THIS TO EVERYONE. PLEASE REMEMBER
IF YOU ARE RIDING INTO OKLAHOMA FOR MISSIONS......RIDE SAFE///////////Shelia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>Effective 13 Aug 09, the PGR back patch is <strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>not</span></strong> authorized for
wear at anytime in the State of Oklahoma. All other PGR paraphernalia
may be displayed during PGR missions and PGR-related activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>Permanent/semi-permanent items, such as stickers & decals
make be displayed anytime on any item or vehicle (i.e, helmets, motorcycles,
cages, etc.).<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:#0000FD'>I received this message from North Texas Senior Ride Captain
Sparky Cox in Sherman.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#0000FD'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:center'><span style='color:red'>Please direct all responses
or questions to Mike Kittrell at <a href="mailto:scokla@yahoo.com"
target="_blank">scokla@yahoo.com</a>. This message is only being sent
by me at his request. I will not and cannot respond to your inquiries
concerning this message.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto'>Please send the following as a statewide message for Oklahoma.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto'>The previous uniform & display policy for the PGR in Oklahoma is
hereby rescinded.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto'>Effective 13 Aug 09, the PGR back patch is not authorized for wear at
anytime in the State of Oklahoma. All other PGR paraphernalia may be
displayed during PGR missions and PGR-related activities.
Permanent/semi-permanent items, such as stickers & decals make be
displayed anytime on any item or vehicle (i.e, helmets, motorcycles, cages,
etc.).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto'>Mike (Kit) Kittrell<br>
Oklahoma State Captain<br>
<a href="mailto:scokla@yahoo.com" target="_blank">scokla@yahoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0000FD'>Ladies
and Gentlemen, the way I understand this is that the large PGR back patch
that many of us wear is not authorized for wear at any time in
Oklahoma. Period. Other PGR items that we wear such as items on
your vest, hats, jackets, etc., are authorized only during missions or
other PGR related activities. I am NOT clear about the wearing of
these items while enroute to or from these activities and/or
missions. Items such as bumper stickers, helmet stickers, windshield
banners or other types of permanent or semi-permanent items are authorized
for display at any time on any vehicle. The flying of PGR flags,
either large or small, is not specifically addressed but I would guess that
they should come off or be furled and/or cased if possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0000FD'>This
message is being issued by the Oklahoma Patriot Guard Riders and as such we
should respect it just as we would expect any other group of Patriot Guard
Riders to respect any request that Texas was to make. We now know
what the outcome of the situation is and can move forward with the
missions. Let’s all stay safe, abide by their wishes and let
nothing stand between the PGR and the families who we may be able to help
with our services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0000FD'>Steve
Lucas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0000FD'>Deputy
State Captain<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0000FD'>North
Texas PGR<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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