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Sunday & Monday, June 28 & 29, 2026Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Cart Escort, - Washington / Oregon / Idaho / Utah
About the Mission:
Alaska Airlines and their employees have worked for more than a decade to build and present special carts, used solely at airports for the transport of our fallen military personnel when they arrive at the airport, after giving the ultimate sacrifice for our country. These carts are created for one purpose: To assist the airport/airline in ensuring that proper protocols and respect are afforded when handling the remains of the fallen.
This cart will travel from Seattle Washington, through Oregon, Idaho and into Utah. Patriot Guard Riders from each state will participate in the event, some from each state escorting the cart all the way into Salt Lake City. This procession will be escorted by Utah Highway Patrol, Box Elder, Weber and Davis County Sheriff Departments, as well as Ogden City, Layton City and Bountiful City Police Departments.
Stage one and two will be the escort only, Stage three will be the next day with a special ceremony taking place in front of an Alaska Airlines jet, presenting the cart to the SLC airport. We will ride our motorcycles onto the tarmac at General Aviation to be present at this ceremony.
Primary Staging Details:
June 28, 2026 -- 7:45 AM at
Maverik Gas Station
4506 Commerce Drive
Murray, Utah
Ride Captain:
Bruce "Papa" Chandler
801-898-7280
Instructions:
KSU: 8:15 AM
This is staging for those that wish to travel to Snowville as a group from the Salt Lake City area.
The escort is to arrive in Snowville from Idaho at 10:15 AM. Utah PGR will stand a flag line as they arrive in Snowville.
We will travel North as a group.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Stage 2 Details:
June 28, 2026 -- 9:45 AM at
Sinclair
75 N Stone Rd
Snowville, Utah
Ride Captain:
Bruce "Papa" Chandler
801-898-7280
Instructions:
KSU: 10:00 AM
The Fallen Soldier Cart escort will arrive from Idaho at approximately 10:15 AM, arriving at Sinclair, located at 75 N Stone Rd. Snowville. We will stand a flag line as they arrive. At approximately 10:45 AM, we will then be escorted by Utah Highway Patrol along the route into Salt Lake City. We will be met by other LEOs along the way as well.
The escort will stop at for a short time at the Layton City Vietnam Veteran's memorial wall, from 12:10 PM until 12:40 PM, then continue on to Bountiful for lunch at the Bountiful City Veteran's park. Lunch is scheduled between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Please bring cash for lunch, and for purchasing a Fallen Soldier Salt Lake City ride patch if you wish.
Gold Star family members will plan on meeting us for lunch in Bountiful.
Following lunch, we will proceed to the LaQuinta Inn on Wiley Post Way in Salt Lake City where the group will overnight.
We plan to arrive at the hotel at approximately 3:30 PM.
This will be a full day escort.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Stage 3 Details:
June 29, 2026 -- 9:45 AM at
La Quinta Inn & Suites
4905 Wiley Post Way
Salt Lake City, Utah
Ride Captain:
Scott Anderson
801-699-3034
Instructions:
KSU: 10:20 AM
This stage of the mission will be on Monday, June 29, 2026. We will join the escort group from other states, traveling from the hotel to the General Aviation section of the airport. We will arrive at the airport at approximately 10:30 AM, prepare the cart for presentation, then travel into the secure area of the airport. While the cart is being prepared, Utah PGR will set up a flag line for the ceremony.
The gate is located at 470 2400 West, Salt Lake City. Please google the exact address as stated in order to get the correct location. Use Google Maps, and do not add a "north" or "south" to the above address. The location is a parking lot near the DPS helicopter hangar just north of North Temple on 2400 West. There should be signs in the area notifying cages where to park as they most likely won't be allowed on the tarmac.
NOTE: As this is a secure area, weapons are prohibited. Please leave them home!
The ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM at the Signature Aviation hangar. Alaska Airlines executives will be arriving in their jet branded to honor Veterans. We will ride our bikes onto the tarmac to park in front of the jet which will be a backdrop for the ceremony. Please dress appropriately, as always, with PGR gear if possible, but especially as this is a presentation ceremony and news media may be in attendance
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
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Submitted by: Reed Newman
Utah Assistant State Captain
