This is the final itinerary for the
Patriot Guard Riders
Mission to Honor 
Robert E. Laubenstein Jr. (76)
United States Air Force
Vietnam
December, 16,2024
Monday

Born: April 29, 1948
Died: December 6, 2024

The family has requested that the PGR be present.
The Mission is a ‘go’, and all contacts have been made. 

 Short Bio:    MSgt Robert E. Laubenstein, Jr (Retired) joined the USAF in November 1967.  After basic training as an aircraft mechanic, he was sent to Vietnam. Later, he had short assignments throughout the world. His final duty station was Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, LA, retiring November 1, 1995. He later worked for Trinity Industries as a Quality Welding Inspector for 10 years and then for General Dynamics as a Quality Inspector for OSHA compliance, finally retiring in April 2016.

Services:     1:00 PM, Monday December 16, 2024
LOCATION: Breakthru Church
1412 Preston Dr
Longview, TX 75604

Staging:  From:11:15   To 11:45 with riders meeting at 11:45

LOCATION: We will stand at a FLAG LINE prior to Services at Breakthru Church with an LEO escort to Rosewood Park Cemetery for interment. (weather permitting).

(SEMPER GUMBY) 

Map link staging area: https://tinyurl.com/4x7vaacc
Cemetery: https://tinyurl.com/2r73mt56
 
Ride Captain:  Rick Elliott
Phone:  214-356-7535
Email Address: rick.elliott@yahoo.com

Flag Captain: Fred Terrell
Phone:  903-987-5244
Email Address: fbterrell@aol.com
 
Weather Report: high will be close to 65 with a chance of rain._60__, (Notations:)
Please hydrate often, including the night before. Carry rain gear if needed.

ALL GROUPS, CLUBS and INDEPENDENTS ARE WELCOME.
The only prerequisite is RESPECT. Also, remember that you do not have to ride a motorcycle to participate. The Flag Line is open to all who wish to.
Stand tall and silent as you honor this fallen veteran and family. Please ride or drive safe and defensively to this mission.
Thanks again for your participation with ET PGR.

*** Safety Notice ***

Before volunteering and / or attending any Patriot Guard Riders mission we encourage you to review all safety information below.
Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of; however, this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards during any mission.
Anyone attending an East Texas Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT AND DURING ANY MISSION.

Funeral Processions / Escorts / Flag Line
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY at all times while riding in a funeral procession or standing in a Flag Line.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block an intersection or otherwise impede traffic laws in any way.  Only Law Enforcement Officials (LEO’S) are authorized to block and / or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic. Your bike overall condition: including tires, brakes and lighting should be in good operating condition. It is very important for the safety of all who participate. If you see a safety issue, notify the Ride Captain at the first opportunity.

High Temperatures
It’s every RIDER’S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to hydrate prior to attending a mission.
Begin drinking water the night be-ore.  Drink water when you wake up and continue drinking water all day to ensure your body stays hydrated. During this time of the season, it is very important you know your limitations. Let the Ride Captain or Flag Captain know if you need a break.

It is strongly encouraged that everyone should go to the Patriot Guard’s national web site www.patriotguard.org mission thread and post a brief message of condolence/sympathy to the family on the loss of their loved one.  It’s been mentioned more than once that those kind words brought great comfort to a Spouse, Mother, Father, and family.
Thank You.
Ride Captain:  Rick Elliott
Phone:  214-356-7535
Email Address: rick.elliott@yahoo.com