Northeast-Robert Helfant Memorial Ride and First Responders
Mar 18, 2023 13:14:58 GMT -5
Post by Roy Hankinson on Mar 18, 2023 13:14:58 GMT -5
Fellow Patriot Guard Riders, we have been asked to escort North Carolina EMS, Fire and Police from Waterlily Fire Department to the KOA Campground in Coinjock NC for their annual weekend gathering. The KOA Campground is honoring the EMS, Fire, Medical, and 1st responders and Active Duty Military of the surrounding areas.
This escort is also the First Robert Helfant Memorial Ride. Many of you knew Robert, he was a devoted NCPGR member and rode with us for many a mission after retiring from the Virginia Beach Fire and Rescue as a Master Fire Fighter. We will be Honoring Him this year and all future years that we are invited to this occasion.
This event is also in conjunction with the NCPGR GO-TO weekend. There will be over 20 Food Venders and other activities at the campground. North Carolina 1st responders and Police have always supported the Patriot Guard in our rides. Let’s be part of the return of Respect that they have always shown to us. This is a chance to mingle and actually meet and greet other PGR members and the first responders on a good feeling weekend
Staging Time: 11:15 AM
424 Waterlily Rd.
Coinjock, North Carolina 27923
Ride Captains:
Roy "Highwinder" Hankinson
757-553-2470
Ken "Coastie Ken" Knowles
757-284-4564
Special Instructions:
We will stage at the end of the old bridge road and proceed to the firehouse to pick up the 1st Responders and continue to the campground. At the campground we will parade through the entire park. We will have an information tent set-up and would like to see as many of you as possible, join the table and explain who and what we are to the guests and campers.
A cook-out and late bon fire for the attending PGR members is planned. Come out, take part in the escort, and enjoy the camaraderie.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
This escort is also the First Robert Helfant Memorial Ride. Many of you knew Robert, he was a devoted NCPGR member and rode with us for many a mission after retiring from the Virginia Beach Fire and Rescue as a Master Fire Fighter. We will be Honoring Him this year and all future years that we are invited to this occasion.
This event is also in conjunction with the NCPGR GO-TO weekend. There will be over 20 Food Venders and other activities at the campground. North Carolina 1st responders and Police have always supported the Patriot Guard in our rides. Let’s be part of the return of Respect that they have always shown to us. This is a chance to mingle and actually meet and greet other PGR members and the first responders on a good feeling weekend
Staging Time: 11:15 AM
424 Waterlily Rd.
Coinjock, North Carolina 27923
Ride Captains:
Roy "Highwinder" Hankinson
757-553-2470
Ken "Coastie Ken" Knowles
757-284-4564
Special Instructions:
We will stage at the end of the old bridge road and proceed to the firehouse to pick up the 1st Responders and continue to the campground. At the campground we will parade through the entire park. We will have an information tent set-up and would like to see as many of you as possible, join the table and explain who and what we are to the guests and campers.
A cook-out and late bon fire for the attending PGR members is planned. Come out, take part in the escort, and enjoy the camaraderie.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.