I will be riding in the NH portion of the escort,,,, Hoping for a big turnout, couldn'nt think of a better reason to ride tomorrow.... (or to ride anywhere else) hope to see some of you there.
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Confirmed Mission - Cpl Philip G. E. Charte, 22 - USMC Afghanistan -
Cambridge, NY - Boscawen, NH
This is a complex - high profile - multistate mission. Be sure to scroll down to read those sections of the mission that involve New York, Vermont, New Hampshire.
The family of Marine Cpl Philip G.E. Charte has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participation in the funeral services for their beloved son. From the Defense Department Casualty Report:
"The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Philip G. E. Charte, 22, of Goffstown, N.H., died Sept. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C."
Tuesday, Sept 14 - 2:00pm
Charter plane with Cpl Charte arrives at Million Air terminal - Albany
International Airport PGR will then escort to funeral home in
Cambridge, NY
Wednesday, Sept 15 - 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Calling Hours at Ackley Ross Funeral Home, Cambridge, NY
Thursday, Sept 16 - 10:00am in Cambridge - 4:00pm? Boscawen, NH.
Funeral Services at Monastery of New Skete, Cambridge, NY.
PGR escort to Boscawen Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH - interment there approx 4:00pm.
Expanded Mission Details:
Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Cpl Charte's plane is due to arrive at the Million Air terminal, Albany International Airport at 2:00pm. PGR should begin to assemble there by 12:45 - to be in place as family arrives at 1:30pm. AS your enter the airport, make the very first right hand turn and follow this access road to the Million Air terminal on your left. From the airport PGR will provide escort to the the Ackley Ross Funeral Home, 73 West Main St, Cambridge, NY. See link below. Law Enforcement to provide safe route to Cambridge.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Cambridge&state=NY&address=73+W+Main+St&zipcode=12816-1020&country=US&latitude=43.02798&longitude=-73.38933&geocode=ADDRESS Wednesday, Sept 15.
Calling hours at Ackley Ross Funeral Home, Cambridge, NY from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. PGR to stand Flag Line at funeral home beginning at 2:30pm. Motorcycle parking at rear of funeral home.
Thursday, Sept 16.
PGR to assemble at Ackley Ross Funeral Home no later than 9:00am. Flag line at funeral home - then escort Cpl Charte from funeral home to funeral services at New Skete Monastery at 9:30am. See link below. PGR will NOT escort up the last road to the monastery as it it narrow and dirt gravel, but will instead take up a postion on Chestnut Hill Rd at New Skete Rd. PGR will await the end of the services for final escort to Boscawen Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Cambridge&state=NY&address=[1-299]+New+Skete+Ln&zipcode=12816&country=US&latitude=43.02856&longitude=-73.31007&geocode=BLOCK
ROUTE DETAILS:
New York - From Cambridge, NY, Rt-313 to Rt-22S - to Rt-67 - into Vermont to 67A into Bennington, VT. Route will then follow Rt-9 into Brattleboro, Vt, onto I-91N for one exit then back onto RT-9 into New Hampshire. Escort will pull over for Shell Rest Stop just across the river. Continue on Rt-9 into Keene, NH. where escort will then pick up Rt-101 Eastbound - Proceeding on Rt-101 to Rt-13 headed North. Escort will stay on Rt-13 and will travel thru the hometown of Cpl Charte - Goffstown, NH. Continue North on Rt-13 to where it meets up with RT-3N in Concord, NH. Follow Rt-3 to Boscawen Veterans Cemetery..
VERMONT INFO:
I will be riding over to Cambridge on Wednesday afternoon, planning to attend the Visiting Hours. I will start in Norwich,VT, tracing the reverse escort route. Anyone who wishes to come along is welcome. We can meet anywhere along I91 South to exit 7, route 11 West from Springfield to Manchester, and route 7 to exit 3.
I have booked a room at the hotel arranged by Bill Schaaf; see below:
"Should anyone wish to spend Wednesday night in the Cambridge, NY area I have spoken to a local Motel there - Blue Willow Motel - 51 S Park St, Cambridge, NY 12816 - 518-677-3552 ask for Gertie or Judy. They have reduced to the rate to $55 per night. This location is less than a mile from the funeral home. Best to get a hold them as soon as possible as these motels due tend to fill up with construction crews that work around there from time to time.
Bill"
Anyone coming over on Thursday, please stage at the Funeral Home per the instructions given by Bill Schaaf.
Vermont - Let's help New York and New Hampshire bring Cpl. Charte home with Honor and Respect.
NEW HAMPSHIRE INFO:
New Hampshire PGR State Captain, Asst State Captain and two Ride Captains will be arriving in Cambridge early Thursday morning to escort Cpl Charte back to his home for interment. There are two rally points on Thursday in NH:
1) VT/NH Border Rte 9 Gas Station for joining the escort
2) Flag Line at Boscawen Veterans Cemetery
The NH PGR Escort Rally point will be:
Shell Gas Station
Rte 9
West Chesterfield, NH
Just east of the VT/NH Bridge crossing the Conn. river.
Stage – 1200
The plan is we hope to be there around 12:30 Pm for a rest stop, riders from NY/VT that will be dropping out, and adding new riders. We will not be making any other scheduled stops so joining the escort will be hard to do safely.
If you cannot make the rest stop please go directly to Boscawen Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH to be part of the flag line.
NH Escort RC: Ralph Lloyd
NH PGR Ride Captain
Boscawen Veterans Cemetery Staging Point:
NHSVC · Boscawen · Flag Line:
Staging: 3:00 PM
Briefing: 3:15 PM
Flag Line: 3:30 PM
