Patriot's Name:	SGT Russell James Ferrell
Military Branch:	United States Marine Corps
Classification:	Veteran
Additional Military Info:	Vietnam Veteran
Pre-Registration For This Mission Is Required:	- Click HERE To Register.   8 Riders Only
Ride Captain:	Larry "Rev. DT" Key; (940) 268-8242; LarryKey@ntxpgr.org
Ride Captain #2:	Mike "Hawkeye" Upchurch; (972) 974-0030; hawkeye@ntxpgr.org
Ride Captain #3:	Dan "Mad Russian" Mathys; (817) 300-5542; dpmath@sbcglobal.net
Mission:	To be part of the procession from Quinlan, and interment service at DFW National Cemetery for a Vietnam Hero.
Obituary:	Russell James Ferrell, 66, of West Tawakoni went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, September 17, 2011 in a Dallas hospital. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:30 A.M. Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with Rev. Bill Henneberger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ingram Funeral Home in Quinlan. Russell was born March 25, 1945 in Abilene, Texas. He was the son of the late James Oliver Ferrell and Norma Markum Ferrell. Russell grew up in Lubbock, entering the U. S. Marine Corps July 10, 1962. He served during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged July 9, 1968. He was married to the former Miss Rebecca Jo Carrier. After his discharge from the Marines, Russell worked in commercial refrigeration for the Tyler Refrigeration Company. Russell enjoyed fishing, hunting, building furniture, and reading. He is loved and will be missed by his wife, Becky of West Tawakoni; Son Jesse Ferrell of Phoenix, Arizona; Daughters Paulette Marie Ondara of Amarillo, Texas, Rebecca Jane Ritch of Amarillo, Texas, Debbie Ferrell of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Shawna Bolling of Phoenix, Arizona; Stepson Michael A. Carrier of White Oak, Texas; Brother Larry L. Ferrell and his wife Debbie of Newport, Maine; Grandchildren Ryan Hoard of Amarillo, Texas, Anthony Woolstrom of Austin, Texas, Richard Woolstrom of Austin, Texas, Joshua Ritch of Amarillo, Texas, Andrew Ferrell of Phoenix, Arizona, Sean Apicella of Connecticut; Calais Ondara or Amarillo, Texas and Makayla Ferrell of Phoenix, Arizona. The family requests memorials be made to VA North Texas Health Care System, Fisher House, 4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216.
PART 1:	Procession, From Quinlan, TX, to DFW National Cemetery
Mission Date:	09/22/2011
Staging Time:	09:00 AM
Briefing Time:	09:15 AM
In Position Time Or KSU:	09:45 AM
Details Of Part 1:	We will take part in the procession from Quinlan, TX, to DFW National Cemetery. This part of the mission is by registration only. We will take the first 8 riders. We will only have LEO a portion of the way, so for safety purposes, we will keep the procession small. Safety is our first concern. Thank you for understanding. Due to the highway speeds we will NOT fly big flags. Be sure you provide a good phone number so we can notify you as being one of the 8 riders. If you do not receive a call by 2100 hours tonight (Wednesday, 9-21) then you are NOT one of the 8. Please proceed to DFW Cemetery to prepare for the arrival. The service is scheduled for 1130 hours on Thursday, 9-22-2011. We will stage at the funeral home in Quinlan, Tx. No water truck for this first part. Bring enough with you until we get to DFW. The water truck will be at DFW. Watch the weather and dress appropriately. BE SURE YOUR FUEL IS TOPPED OFF BEFORE STAGING AT FUNERAL HOME.
Staging Address For Part 1:	Ingram Funeral Home 1462 East Quinlan Parkway Quinlan, Texas 75474
Map To Staging Area For Part 1:	http://mapq.st/ozZEgV
Water Truck For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL NOT Be There.
PART 2:	Interment, DFW National Cemetery, 1130 hours
Mission Date:	09/22/2011
Staging Time:	10:45 AM
Briefing Time:	11:00 AM
In Position Time Or KSU:	11:15 AM
Details Of Part 2:	Stage at the information center. After the riders briefing, you will be directed to shelter B. RC Dan Mathys will be the lead for the DFW Staging and interment. When entering the cemetery, please remember to keep noise very low. Turn off radios and keep talking to a minimum. There will be other services going on. Thank you for being a part of Sgt Ferrell's mission. Watch weather and dress appropriately.
Staging Address For Part 2	DFW National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas
Map To Staging Area For Part 2:	http://mapq.st/n1818b
Water Truck For Part 2:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
Support Person	Larry "Larryeye" Insinna; (817) 637-0113; Larryeye@att.net; North Richland Hills
Weather Forecast: (See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)	Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm in the morning...then a chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon. Not as warm. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather With Radar And Mission Updates Before Heading Out.
Comments:	- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated. - Safety First: 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. NO TALKING IN THE FLAG LINE! - We will park along the main street close to the designated shelter with 2 bikes side by side as close to the curb and each other as possible so that traffic can get by. - Let's always remember to keep the motorcycle and voice noise to a minimum when arriving and leaving the shelters. - Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the one we are honoring.
Respectfully Submitted By:	Larry :Rev DT" Key
	Sr. Ride Captain

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