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Final Itinerary for Mission to Honor:

SSGT Charles I. Cartwright, 26, Union Bridge, MD, 15, 16 NOV 09

It is with great sadness, that we announce that Maryland has lost a true American Hero. Staff Sgt. Charles I. Cartwright lost his life in Afghanistan – his fifth tour of duty. He was a highly decorated soldier, having received several awards for valor, in addition to two Purple Hearts.

He is survived by his wife of 11 months, his parents and sister. He was raised in the Carroll County area, and graduated from Walkerville High School near Frederick. His father is a Union Bridge fireman, so it is fitting that his funeral will be held in the Union Bridge Fire Hall. There will be a visitation on Sunday, Nov 16th, and funeral service on Monday, Nov 17th. His family has asked the PGR to join them in honoring this Hero.

Ride Captain: Sandy Hohne – 410-259-5791 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

1:40 – 2:10 – We will rally at Elmer Wolf Elementary School,

119 N Main St, Union Bridge, MD 21791 http://tinyurl.com/y8vn3nr

2:10 – Mission Brief

2:15 – Proceed to :

Johnsville United Methodist Church

11106 Green Valley Rd.,

Union Bridge, MD21791 http://tinyurl.com/ycs9xw2

3pm-5pm & 7pm-9pm – Visitation – We will form a flag line in front of the church during these times.

It is not necessary that you make it to both visitations – Please join us at the church if you can only attend part of the visitation.

Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

9am -9:20am - We will rally in the blacktopped parking lot behind the

Union Bridge Fireman's Building 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge, MD 21791 http://tinyurl.com/yk5rc6d

9:20 - Mission Brief

9:25 – Proceed short distance to funeral home

9:45 – Escort back to the Fireman's Building

11:00 – Funeral Service - We will form a flag line before and during the service, and render salute during military honors which will immediately follow the service.

12:15 (approx) Escort hearse away from the Fireman's Building. We will only escort to the town limits and then end the procession.

The weather for Sunday is expected to be in the mid 60’s, but will probably become much colder after dark. Monday morning will be in the low 60’s so please dress accordingly.

Bikes and cages are both welcome.

Please bring 3x5 flags and bottled water.

Special note- - For those coming from the south, please avoid Bessie Clemson Road – It has a loose gravel surface and is not bike (or cage) friendly