HOTH Mission: USMC Cpl. Albert P. Gettings, Bridge Dedication, New Castle, Pennsylvania
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HOTH MISSION
Bridge Dedication Honoring the Service of
U. S. Marine Corps. Cpl. Albert P. Gettings
Saturday, May 25, 2024
New Castle, Pennsylvania
About the Mission:
U.S. Marine Corps. Cpl. Albert P. Gettings served as a team leader with Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cpl. Gettings and his squad came under small arms fire where Gettings was wounded along with his fellow Marine. Fully exposed, he continued to direct fire towards the enemy while his squad maneuvered against the enemy. USMC Cpl. Gettings was 27 years of age when he passed away in 2006 from wounds received. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star with V for Valor in 2006. After viewing his bravery and selflessness, U.S. Marine Corps. General Joe Duford upgraded the award to a Silver Star. Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand a Flag Line honoring the life, service and ultimate sacrifice made for our freedoms.
Primary Staging Details:
Saturday, May 25, 2024 — 11:30 AM
Lawrence County Government Center @ the Lawrence County Courthouse
430 Court Street
New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101
Staging: 11:15 AM
Briefing: 11:25 AM
Flag Line: 11:30 AM
KSU: 11:45 AM (Escorting from the Courthouse to the Bridge for the Ceremony)
Second Staging Details:
North Street Bridge
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Flag Line: Upon Arrival
Sr. Ride Captain:
Fred Simmons
724-826-1268
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
