Dec. 10, 2009 Dallas, TX. part 2 of 3 Snowball Express mini-web series. They began their 2nd day visiting the legendary South Fork Ranch in Parker, TX. As the families boarded their buses a few took time to meet with the PGR and their motorcycles.

Afterward the Dallas police escorted the bus convey from South Fork Ranch to the world famous Mesquite Rodeo. Once the convey reached the highway the police shut down the freeway to allow for a 2-mile long convey of PGR and buses.

Once the SBE arrived at the rodeo they were treated to dinner at the convention center located next door. As the families finished their meals they made their way into the rodeo. They were greeted by cheerleaders and the Cowgirl Chicks distributed complimentary cowboy hats. There were pony rides, toys and face-painting before the show.

The climax for the evening was the rodeo opening performance in tribute to our military and their families. Also, there was bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, calf scramble, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and no rodeo would be complete without bull riding.

Thank You
South Fork Ranch
Dallas Police
Coach USA
Mesquite Police
Mesquite Rodeo
Rodeo Cowboys and Cowgirls
PGR

Music
Joy to the World
Winter Wonder Land
Photos
Courtesy of Snowball Express/FaceBook
Video Production
USfallen.org
Jerry Castillo – Producer

Rather than waiting till I finish the 2nd and 3rd parts of this event I thought I would share a few clips from the Snowball Express.

Photo op with PGR

Kids getting to start up a PGR motorcycle.

Snowball Express is treated to a good old fashion ho-down and rodeo.

Dec. 9, 2009 Dallas, TX The third annual Snowball Express arrived at DFW National Airport on chartered planes. SnowballExpress.org is a charity for children and family survivors of our military fallen post 9/11. This year Dallas is honored to be the host city and USFallen.org is lucky enough to be based here as well.
This is the first of a three part mini-web-series highlighting the familys fun times, while visiting north Texas.
We begin with Snowball the PGR teddy bear guarding the motorcycles that are to escort the convoy of buses from DFW airport to downtown Dallas. The mission code name is Snowball Express4.
As the families departed the terminals they immediately boarded their buses. Members of the military and veteran groups volunteered to ensure all the luggage was loaded and no one left behind. Snowball the PGR teddy bear gave the orders to saddle up. The riders mount their motorcycles and headed south to the exit and then eastbound to Dallas.
Snowball the PGR teddy bear watched the rear of the lead escort team as they made their way on their 27 mile journey. As rush-hour traffic began Snowball ordered the escort to go code BLUE. The traffic seems to give way as the convoy continued into the city central district. Finally, they arrived to the host hotel. Snowball the PGR teddy bear ordered the escort to dismount and help with luggage, while he guarded the motorcycles.
Meanwhile, some of the children asked if they could sit on the motorcycles. Snowball the PGR teddy bear agreed to allow the children on the motorcycles. As the kids would get on the motorcycles they each had big smiles and their first happy memories in Dallas.
Snowball the PGR teddy bear then ordered the escort to mount up and move out for the next convoy. The PGR could be heard driving off into the sunset.

Video Description-
Special Thank You
PGR of N. TX
Music
Greensleeves
Video Production
USFallen.org
Jerry Castillo
Producer