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Patriot's Name:
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Patrick Ryan Bird
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Additional Military Info:
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Vietnam War Veteran,
Sp5
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Ride Captain:
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Larry "Rev. DT" Key ; (254)
223-0342;
lkey50@yahoo.com
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Mission:
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Stand a flag line for this hero's funeral and interment at
Greenwood Funeral Home,
3:30P, 2-13-10
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Obituary:
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Patrick Ryan Bird, 61, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Entombment:
Greenwood Mausoleum.
Patrick was born Dec. 14, 1948, in
Tacoma, Wash. He was an assembler at Lockheed. Patrick was a
Vietnam veteran and
recipient of the Bronze Star and Vietnamese Gallantry Cross.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him
dearly.
Patrick was preceded in death by his father,
James Bird Sr.; and stepmother, Patricia Ann Bird.
Survivors: Wife, Denita Bird; son, Adam Bird; mother, Ethel
Allen and husband, Louis; brothers, Michael J. Allen, James
Bird and Jerry Arnold Ryder; sister, Susan Bieber;
stepsisters, Debbie Kohr and Margaret; and stepbrother,
Robert Allen.
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PART 1:
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Stand a flag line for funeral service, Greenwood
Funeral Home Chapel, 3:30p,
2-13-10
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Mission Date:
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02/13/2010
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Staging Time:
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02:30 PM
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Briefing Time:
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02:45 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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03:00 PM
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Details Of Part 1:
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Stand tall and silent in honor of this hero at the chapel at
Greenwood Funeral Home.
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Rd.
Fort
Worth, Texas 76107
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Map To
Staging Area
For Part 1:
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http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ard=1&q1=3100+white+settlement+rd.%2C+Fort+Worth%2C+Texas+&fr2=sc-sb&fr=fp-yie8#mvt=m&lat=32.759246&lon=-97.361288&zoom=14&q1=3100%20white%20settlement%20rd.%2C%20Fort%20Worth%2C%20Texas%20
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Water Truck For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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PART 2:
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Walking Flag line and Interment, Greenwood Mausoleum,
2-13-10, following chapel service
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Mission Date:
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02/13/2010
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Staging Time:
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03:30 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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04:00 PM
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Details Of Part 2:
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If you are unable to make the first part, then stage at the
funeral home for part two.
Escort from chapel to mausoleum (est. 200 yards) with
walking flags and stand tall and silent at interment
service.
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Staging Address For Part 2
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Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Rd.
Fort
Worth, Texas 76107
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ard=1&q1=3100+white+settlement+rd.%2C+Fort+Worth%2C+Texas+&fr2=sc-sb&fr=fp-yie8#mvt=m&lat=32.759246&lon=-97.361288&zoom=14&q1=3100%20white%20settlement%20rd.%2C%20Fort%20Worth%2C%20Texas%20
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Water Truck For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Weather Forecast:
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Saturday
Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 5 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph by noon.
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and
appreciated.
- Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and
silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and
their family.
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Dress warm and stay hydrated.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Larry "Rev DT" Key
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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lkey50@yahoo.com
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