The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Michael J. Downes, US Army Vietnam Veteran, to participate in honoring his service to this Great Nation at Visitation, Funeral Mass and Interment Services to be held in Bettendorf, IA on Monday, 06 OCT 2025.
MISSION: Monday, 06 OCT 2025. Visitation: 0900 hrs, Funeral Mass: 1000 hrs.
RALLY POINT: St. John Vianney Catholic Church,
4097 18th St.,
Bettendorf, IA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NBt6rBXRFvjFkTaPA
RALLY TIME: 0815 hrs.,
RIDE BREIFING: 0830 hrs. Immediately establish our flag lines. On completion of the Funeral Mass, we will escort to Rock Island National Cemetery for Interment Services. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 26.
NOTE: All Safety Equipment required (Helmet, Boots, Long Sleeves, Full Finger Gloves). All cages sent in advance will require a valid Visitor Pass or current Real ID.
RIDE CAPTAIN: Tom Markese
309-502-9108
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SUBMITTED BY: Eric Swanson
IA PGR SRC/IL Reg. 3 Asst. SRC
563-676-7145
POSTED BY: Robert Forbes
Web Support
IOWA PGR
