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Escorts/Announcements

The Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders are composed of individuals from across the Navajo and Hopi Nations, and are involved in events when and where requested, time and distance permitting.  All requests are circulated, and those in attendance will stand in for those who cannot.  When you see Honor Riders, rest assured there are more with your event in their thoughts and prayers.
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MAY:
21-30 - Journey to D.C. Schedule on Journey to Washington DC tab. Lodging arrangements, call for information on room reservations.

17 - Dedication for Sky City Veterans Center in Laguna, NM. Staging at Sky City Casino and ride to Laguna, NM.

14-16
11th Annual Navajo-Hopi Honor Run. Schedule on Annual Run/Memorial tab.

11 - Sixth Annual Memorial Event for U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher N. Gonzalez and our fallen heroes Memorial In Honor of Our Fallen And  All Who Have Served and Continue to Serve. Staging 10:00am DST at Leupp chapter house (located behind gas station). KSU 10:30am and route is east on N-15 to Birdsprings chapter house. Arrival at 11:00am  for program. Directions to Leupp: I-40 exit 245/north on AZ99/west on R15.

04 - Funeral Escort for TOMMY ANDERSON, 
U.S. Army Veteran and served during the Korean War. Staging 7:00am MST at Greers Mortuary in Winslow, AZ. Location at Second St and Berry Ave. KSU 7:15am. MST and escort is north on SR87 to Cedar Springs Church of the Nazarene with arrival at 8:00am MST.

04 - Food Sale Fundraiser for annual run shirts. Cameron / Grand Canyon junction (SR89/SR64). Monetary and food donations are appreciated. All proceeds will go to Digital Devil Graphics/Page High School for the shirts.

04 - Welcome Home Escort for US ARMY MATT WERITO. Staging 10:00am Veterans Park, Window Rock, Az. KSU at 11:00am and escort to Wheatfields Lake, arrival at 12:noon. Contact: 928-637-4116.

APRIL:
23 - 2013 Hopi Code Talkers Recognition Day at Hopi Veteran's Memorial Center. (1/4 mile south of SR264,mile post 375.5). Staging at Second Mesa junction (SR87 & SR264) 8:15am. KSU 8:45am and route to Hopi Veteran's Memorial Center, Kykotsmovi, AZ. All times are MST. Event begins 9:00am. Contact: Geno Talas 928-737-1834.

22 - Welcome Home Escort for U.S. ARMY JASON SILVERSMITH, Parents: James & Geneva Silversmith. Staging at 1:00pm Pilot Center (east of Gallup on I-40). KSU at 2:00pm and escort to Gallup, Playground of Dreams located on Maloney. Contact: 505-862-2729.

14 - Welcome Home Escort for U.S. ARMY SPC MATTHEW MITCHELL, Parents: Gilbert & Jennie Mitchell.  Staging 12:00pm at Flying J parking lot, Winslow, Az. KSU at 12:30pm and escort to Dilkon. Arrival at 1:00pm. 

06 - Sgt. Clifton Yazzie Memorial Bike Run. Meet at American Furniture parking lot at 10:00am. KSU at 11:00am. Route to be determined. Reception at Nenahnezad chapter house. Single Rider $20/ Rider & Passenger $30.

06 - Navajo Burger Fundraiser for annual run shirts. Tsahbiikin Crossroads Fleamarket (SR98/NR16). Monetary and food donations are appreciated. All proceeds will go to Digital Devil Graphics/Page High School for the shirts.

MARCH:
30 - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Bike Run, starting at Page, AZ at 9:00 a.m. MST, 1st stop at Tsahbiikin Chapter House (1hr) on to Kayenta Chevron Station (gas stop, 30 mins) KSU on to Monument Valley Welcome Center. Lunch and t-shirts for all Bikers. Other entertainment will be scheduled by the Oljato Veterans Organization and Chapter Officials. Come out and join us on this day and honor the Vietnam Veterans for their services and sacrifices made during their tour of services rendered. Thank you in advance for your participation. 

30 - VIETNAM VETERANS REMEMBRANCE BIKE RUN. Bacac/Prewitt to Doo aal k'aii (Upper fruitland) Bikers meet; 09:00am DST @ Baca/Prewitt Chapter House. Refreshments will be available (KSU) Leave Baca Chapter; 10:00am. Brief Stop: Lake Valley Store (half way point) Continue; to Northern Edge Casino by 12:00pm for registration and t-shirts. Baca/Prewitt is 9 miles east of, Thoreau, NM on I-40. Turn off I-40 exit 63. Go right from stop sign. Turn right again at the first turn off. You are at, Baca/Prewitt Chapter. Follow signs to Chapter House. 

28 - Funeral Escort for STEVEN A. MORRIS, US Army Airborne Ranger and Korean Veteran. Services at 10:00am St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tohatchi, NM. Following services escort to Naschitti community cemetery.

23 - Piestewa Sunrise Memorial. Sunrise Service 6:30a.m. to 8:30a.m.
Piestewa Peak Apache Ramada, Phoenix. Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged. Shuttle may be available.
 
22 -  Memorial for our Fallen Heroes and their Families. Reception/ Dinner/Candlelight Vigil for Families of our Fallen Heroes 5:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. LOCATION: Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1375 East Broadway, Phoenix.

02 - Funeral Escort for U.S.M.C. SSgt. JONATHAN D. DAVIS. 15 years of service.  Staging 7:00am at Desert Floral mortuary. KSU 7:30am and route to Kayenta cemetery. Graveside services begin at 10:00am.  
*Discounted rates for riders on Friday (Mar 01) at Quality Inn Hogan Restaurant in Tuba City, $35 plus tax with breakfast included. 

FEBRUARY:

23 - 68th ANNIVERSARY OF IWO JIMA FLAG RAISING COMMEMORATION PARADE. All active duty personnel, Veterans organizations, Veteran representatives' and
families are welcome to participate in this parade of honoring our veterans. Parade staging is at 168 S. Skill Center rd. Entry only be allowed off of Seed Farm rd. at the south end of Skill Center rd.

16 - Funeral Escort for RICHARD JOHN, U.S.M.C. Mr. John is a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient.  His family respectfully requests an honor ride from the church to the cemetery.  The funeral service is scheduled as follows: St. Francis of Assisi Church located at 215 West Wilson, Gallup, New Mexico. Services begin at 
10:00am.  Following services escort will commence to Hillcrest Veterans’ Cemetery, Gallup, New Mexico.

JANUARY:
06 -  Welcome Home Escort for Staff Sergeant STEVEN D. COLLINS and Specialist FRANCIS S. COLLINS. Staging eastside Fire Station-Gallup, NM. (near Red Rock 5 Theater) KSU at 1000 hours. Arrival at the Fort Defiance chapter house. Please come and celebrate their return.