Patriot's Name:

PO1 Jim Hixon

Mission Name:

Interment

Military Branch:

United States Navy

Additional Military Info:

Vietnam Veteran

Ride Captain:

Dewey "Diehard" Dyer; 214-316-8730; dgd4758@sbcglobal.net

Ride Captain #2:

Mike "Gunner" Lambert; (817) 368-9076; mikelambert2@aol.com

Mission:

The family of Jim Hixon has requested the participation of the North Texas Patriot Guard in his service.

Obituary:

Jim Hixon, age 72, a long time resident of Arlington and Duncanville, Texas. Petty Officer Hixon had distinguished himself while serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his three children, Sherri Lee Hixon, James Wade Hixon and Kent Allen Hixon all of whom reside in Duncanville, Texas.

PART 1:

Interment Service

Mission Date:

05/05/2010

Briefing Time:

12:15 PM

In Position Time Or KSU:

12:20 PM

Details Of Part 1:

We will conduct the briefing, post the flags and stand tall and silent to honor this true American hero.

Staging Address For Part 1:

Dallas Forth Worth National Cemetery
1900 Mountain Creek Pkwy.
Dallas, Texas

Map To Staging Area For Part 1:

http://tinyurl.com/yzexx7l

Weather Forecast:

Sunny, highs in the upper 80s, Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph becoming West 5 to 10 in the afternoon.

Comments:

- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.

- Safety First: With warmer weather, please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.

- Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and their family.

- Please remember that our parking area is now on the main road between shelters A and B. Funerals are being staged at the Administration building and in the area by the lake. We will park facing up the hill toward shelter A with 2 bikes side by side as close to the curb and each other as possible so that traffic can get by. This arrangement keeps the motorcycle and voice noise to a minimum around the shelters during the services and appears to meet the needs of the cemetery. We will assemble in this area and not around the shelters until it is time to move to the shelter to set up for the service. Exceptions to this parking arrangement are, as always, made for those who have difficulty walking.

Always remember we are invited guest at the National Cemetery and should always be aware of our speed within the cemetery.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Dewey "Diehard" Dyer

Assistant Deputy State Captain