Escort for SGT Recendez 11 June

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HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS

Please join us in the Key Presentation Ceremony in welcoming SGT Judas Recendez and family to their new home.

When: Saturday, June 11, 2011

Escort: Assembly Location and times:

All Bikes and cars that would like to escort SGT Recendez to his New Home are to meet at the Curtis Memorial Park at 58 Jessie Curtis Lane (approx. 2 miles from Hwy 17 / Warrenton Road), Fredericksburg, VA.

We will assemble in the large parking lot on the left past the Fairway Drive. We ask you to be there around 09:30 am with kick stands up between 10:15 – 10:30

***See directions to the park below:

Flag line: Assembly Location and times:

We ask you to be at the home site no later than 10:30 and if possible bring a US Flag on a staff to be part of the flag line. Recommend flag size (2X3 or larger).

*** See directions to the home site below:

Here is a little information on the soldier.
Judas Recendez
Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Home: Stafford County, VA
Army SGT Judas Recendez suffered the loss of both of his legs while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in October 2006. While on a routine patrol, an IED struck the vehicle he was riding in, killing the driver instantly and spinning SGT Recendez 180 degrees. Three additional soldiers were also severely injured but were able to remove themselves from the vehicle.

For more information read here: http://www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer?pagename=JudasRecendez

*** Directions to: Curtis Memorial Park:(Watch for signs)

From Fredericksburg
•From US-1, take US-17 North
•Stay on US-17 approximately 8 miles
•See brown & white sign on right indicating Curtis Park
•Turn right at the light onto Hartwood Road (SR-612)
•Stay on Hartwood Road for 2 miles; park entrance is on the right
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From I-95
•Take the US-17 North Warrenton Exit 133
•Stay on US-17 approximately 5 miles
•See a brown & white sign on right indicating Curtis Park
•Turn right at the light onto Hartwood Road (SR-612)
•Stay on Hartwood Road for 2 miles; park entrance is on the right
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From Warrenton, Sumerduck, Bealeton areas
•Take US-17 South to Hartwood
•See brown & white sign on right indicating Curtis Park
•Turn left at the light onto Hartwood Road (SR-612)
•Stay on Hartwood Road for 2 miles; park entrance is on the right
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**** Directions to the Home Site: (Watch for signs

From I-95 (North or South)

Take US-17 / Warrington Road towards Warrington
Turn Right onto SR-705 (Hartwood Road)
Bear Right immediately onto SR-612 (Hartwood Road)
Bear Left onto SR-614 (Spotted Tavern Road)
Turn Left onto Cropp Road
Turn Left onto Lady Leigh Ann Lane
Turn Left onto Empress Alexander Place
Follow the signs to Site.

From US-15 / SR-28

Take US-17 / Warrington Road towards Fredericksburg
Turn Left onto SR-705 (Hartwood Road)
Bear Right immediately onto SR-612 (Hartwood Road)
Bear Left onto SR-614 (Spotted Tavern Road)
Turn Left onto Cropp Road
Turn Left onto Lady Leigh Ann Lane
Turn Left onto Empress Alexander Place
Follow the signs to Site.


If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at:
H.schirrmacher@verizon.net
Thank you,
Harvey C. Schirrmacher
Blue Knights Virginia 1

Ride With Pride

If you are from an Organization please contact me, so that we can get an idea of how many members will be attending.

Thank you.

[ooinkk]

Wish I could, I hope they have a big turn out ! Our troops deserve the best!
Good post!