Patriot's Name:

PFC Vidal Rivera

Mission Name:

Funeral and Interment

Military Branch:

United States Air Force

Additional Military Info:

1946 to 1948 served in Japan

Ride Captain:

John "Ghostrider" Blase; (972) 467-7527; blase02@sbcglobal.net

Ride Captain #2:

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

Mission:

The family of Vidal Rivera has asked the North Texas Patriot Guard to participate in the funeral service for this fallen hero. We will set up a flag line at the church, once the service has started we will take down the flag line and proceed to the National Cemetery. There will not be an escort from the church to the cemetery.

Obituary:

Vidal Rivera Sr., 82, passed away Friday, July 30, 2010. He was predeceased by his wife, Guadalupe Dorado. Survivors: 14 children; 46 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters. Mr. Rivera served in the U. S. Air Force in Japan from 1946 until 1948

PART 1:

Funeral Service: 12:30. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Mission Date:

08/04/2010

Staging Time:

11:30 AM

Briefing Time:

11:45 AM

In Position Time Or KSU:

11:50 AM

Details Of Part 1:

Once the briefing is complete we will set up the flag line at the church and stand by for the service. Once the service has started we will remove the flag line and will meet at the National Cemetery for Part 2 of the mission. There will not be an escort to the cemetery.

Staging Address For Part 1:

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1500 California Lane
Arlington, Texas

Map To Staging Area For Part 1:

http://tinyurl.com/2woe3fg

Water Truck For Part 1:

- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.

PART 2:

Interment: DFW National Cemetery

Mission Date:

08/04/2010

Staging Time:

01:50 PM

Briefing Time:

02:10 PM

In Position Time Or KSU:

02:20 PM

Details Of Part 2:

We will stand Tall and Silent for this veteran of the Army Air Force and the Greatest generation.

Staging Address For Part 2

DFW National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, Texas

Map To Staging Area For Part 2:

http://tinyurl.com/d63der

Water Truck For Part 2:

- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.

Weather Forecast:
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Mostly sunny, highs around 105. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Highest heat index readings 108 to 113 in the afternoon.

Comments:

- 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.

With the current weather, it is recommended that you utilize a cage for this mission if you can.

Due to the extreme high temperature and the heat index it is very important for each rider to hydrate the evening before and the morning of the mission. It takes an hour for your body to absorb the water you drink, so please keep hydrated.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Mike Lambert

Deputy State Captain

Submitted By:

mikelambert2@aol.com

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