Mrs. Simon has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at a Memorial Gospel Concert presented in honor of Commander James R. Simon.  Commander Simon passed away on May 4th and was buried in a small town in West Virginia.  There were no military honors or PGR presence at his funeral.

The public is invited to attend this free event, which will include a tribute to veterans.  The featured artists were Jim’s friends and all have performed on the Grapevine Opry stage.
Expected to attend the event are a number of WWII veterans including Homer Hogues (Tuskegee Airman), R.V. Burgin (Pacific), Robert Blatnick (D-Day) and James Leavelle (Pearl Harbor).  James Leavelle is the Detective who was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when Oswald was shot.  Riders arriving early may have an opportunity to meet these “greatest generation” heroes.
Thanks to the generosity of the Simon family, this will be a unique opportunity for PGR families to honor a hero and enjoy an inspirational concert.   
