***UPDATE***
EVENT
SD State Fair
August 30 to September 3, 2018
Huron, SD
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to honor our veterans, military and first responders by raising our 30’x50′ flag each day of the SD State Fair in Huron, SD. ***The flag will be raised by 9:45 am and lowered at 6:00 pm each day at our location by the Centennial Stage.
Stage time each day for setup and flag raising will be 9:00 am.
If you would like to help at the booth and with the flag any days (8/30 thru 9/3) please contact Jim Lentsch, State Captain, with your plans so he can arrange to have a pass for you to enter. You will need to let him know by noon on Aug. 29th prior to his departure to Huron.
***On the days you will be helping, you will need to go to Gate 6 at the corner of Lincoln Ave. SW & Center St. W in Huron, SD and call Jim Lentsch so he can meet you at the gate. (On the west side of the fair grounds)
Passes will be available for members that will be working at the booth.
R.S.V.P. by Noon on Wednesday 8/29/18
To: Jim Lentsch – State Captain
SD.Patriot Guard Riders
Salem,SD. 57058
Ret. Army Msgt.(30 yrs)
chiefie@triotel.net
sd.pgr@triotel.net
605-425-3003 = H
605-240-0024 = C
At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, as Veterans Day at the South Dakota State Fair, calling on all South Dakotans to honor those men and women who fought bravely for our freedoms.
At 10:30 a.m. on August 30, the South Dakota State Fair will host a “Salute to Veterans” program. The program will be held on the Northwest Energy Freedom Stage (Recreation Avenue). Susan Iron, Veterans Service Officer for Lincoln and Union Counties, will be the keynote speaker. Special music will be provided by Raptor, commercial musical ensemble of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band.
“Whether in peace or at war, the important role of our veterans cannot be denied. They are men and women from all walks of life that have one thing in common — a love for this great country,” said Secretary Zimmerman. “No matter where or when veterans have served, they’ve always served with distinction and their service to this country is a bridge that was built on courage, dedication and patriotism.”