The American Legion Riders are not being excluded we just don’t have the room for them in an inside venue, which we are using for the 2008 national convention.  They will all be riding in the 2009 national convention parade in Louisville, KY.  Check with Billy Johnson or Marty Justis as to the agenda for our American Legion Rider PR event on Friday, August 22, 2008.  Thank you for your support and assistance.

Please note schedule of the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Escort.

 

The following is the schedule I have published for the escorrts.  I have arrange LEO support for the GA State Patrol.  Do you have contact information for the driver of the truck?  I am planning on leaving Augusta at 9:00 AM July 1.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Escort

June 24, 2008

From Dalton, GA to Augusta, GA

 

 

Staging                                                            7:30 HRS

Pilot Travel Center

243 Connector 3 SW

Dalton, GA

Depart Exit #328 I-75                                    8:30 HRS

 

Arrive Exit #260 I-75                         10:30 HRS

Shell Gas & Food Mart

2678 Windy Hill Road

Marietta, GA

Depart Exit #260 I-75                                    11:00 HRS

 

Arrive Exit #114 I-20                         13:00 HRS

Travel Centers of America (T/A)

2021 Eatonton Road

Madison, GA

Depart Exit #114 I-20                                    13:30 HRS

 

Arrive Hillcrest Memorial Park                    15:45 HRS

2700 Deans Bridge Road

Augusta, GA

 

• All Arrival Times Are Approximate
• Check For Schedule Update On Day Of Escort
• Arrive Early At Staging Site
• Fly Large Flags (if you have them)
• Avg. Speed 45-50 MPH

 

Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Escort

July 1, 2008

From Augusta, GA to Roswell, GA

 

Staging                                                            8:00 HRS

Hillcrest Memorial Park

2700 Deans Bridge Road

Augusta, GA

Depart                                                            9:00 HRS

 

Arrive Exit #114 I-20                         11:15 HRS

Travel Centers of America (T/A)

2021 Eatonton Road

Madison, GA

Depart Exit #114 I-20                                    12:00 HRS

 

Arrive Green Lawn Cemetery                      14:00 HRS

Roswell Funeral Home

950 Mansell Road

Roswell GA

 

• All Arrival Times Are Approximate
• Check For Schedule Update On Day Of Escort
• Arrive Early At Staging Site
• Fly Large Flags (if you have them)
• Avg. Speed 45-50 MPH

 

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2008 State D.O.G. Rally

American Legion Riders

 

Agenda

 

 

Updated: 13 June 2008

Tuesday, 24 June 2008

 

              8:30 AM        Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall Motorcycle Escort

                                    Exit #328 I-75, Dalton, GA, Kickstands-Up (KSU)

 

11:00 AM        KSU Exit # 260 I-75, Marietta, GA

 

              1:30 PM         KSU Exit # 114 I-20, Madison, GA

 

3:45 PM         Reception, Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2700 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, GA 30906

 

Thursday, 26 June 2008

            12 NOON-      Registration at the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites.  $20.00

             7:00 PM          Your Department registration fee includes your Convention Pin,

Convention Program Book, Dinner on Friday evening and a Dance

Saturday evening.

 

Friday, 27 June 2008

 

             8:00 AM-        Registration

             1:30 PM

 

             9:30 AM         Opening Ceremony, Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall,

                                    Hillcrest Memorial Park

 

3:00 PM          Wreath Laying Ceremony, Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, by Department of Georgia Commander

 

             5:00 PM-        Bar-B-Que, American Legion Post 63, 90 Milledge Road,

 8:00 PM          Augusta, GA 30904

 

Saturday, 28 June 2008

 

  7:45 AM        Flag Retirement Ceremony, outside of Hotel

 

10:00 AM        Wreath Laying Ceremony, Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, by

                        American Legion Riders (ALR)

 

10:30 AM        KSU ALR ride to J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake at Clarks Hill

 

1:00 PM         Lake Springs Park, Deer Run Group Shelter, ($4.00 each vehicle, day use fee), Free Cookout, Swimming at the Beach, Fishing, Playground, Hiking Trails, Boat Ramp & Dock.

 

4:00 PM-       Reception at Raines Room for Newly elected Commander,

6:00 PM         Auxiliary President & SAL Commander

 

6:30 PM         Commander, Auxiliary President & SAL Commander Banquet ($30.00 each)   Marriott Hotel & Suites, Oglethorpe Ball Room

 

8:30 PM         Convention Dance, Oglethorpe Ball Room

 

9:30 PM         Candle Light Ceremony, Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, Hillcrest Memorial Park

 

Sunday, 29 June 2008

 

              9:00 AM        Joint Memorial Service, Oglethorpe Ball Room

 

              9:45 AM        Blessing of the Bikes, American Legion National Chaplain

 

            10:00 AM        Installation SAL and Legionnaires, Lamar Room A-B

 

            11:00 AM        Department Executive Committee Meeting, Lamar Room A-B

 

              6:30 PM         Closing Ceremony, Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall

           

 

Tuesday, 1 July 2008

 

             9:00 AM         Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Motorcycle Escort

                                    Hillcrest Memorial Park, KSU

 

            12 Noon          KSU Exit # 114 I-20, Madison, GA

 

             2:00 PM          Arrive Green Lawn Cemetery & Roswell Funeral Home

                                    950 Mansell Road Roswell, GA 30076