FINAL ITINERARY

Patriot's Name:

Sgt Alan C. Kesler

Military Branch:

United States Army

Additional Military Info:

Vietnam War Veteran

Ride Captain:

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

Mission:

Stand Tall and Silent for this Vietnam Veteran and American Hero.

Obituary:

Alan Campbell Kesler, 63 of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. He was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi on July 20, 1947. Alan graduated from Oxford High School in Oxford, MS and then served six years in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Alan retired from the Texas Attorney General's office after twenty-two years as an investigator. He is preceded in death by his father, Silas L. Kesler. Survivors include, wife, Anna Ruth Kesler; mother, Lynda Kesler of Clinton, MS; daughters, Cyndi Goodgame and husband Steve of Batesville, MS, Ellen Norrod and husband Jeff of Mansfield, TX; step-daughter, Christy Marshalek and husband John of Clinton, MS; step-son, Jeff Clemons and wife Kortni of Oxford, MS; brother, Tom Kesler and wife Lori of Clinton, MS; grandchildren, Jhericha Goodgame, Alex and Dani Norrod, Michael Marshalek and Jack Clemons; and a niece Olivia Kesler. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 10th at Chism-Smith Funeral Home Chapel with interment at DFW National Cemetery. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a memorial be made to the Fisher House Program at the VA North Texas Health Care in Dallas.

PART 1:

Memorial Service; 12:00 Noon

Mission Date:

08/10/2010

Staging Time:

11:00 AM

Briefing Time:

11:15 AM

In Position Time Or KSU:

11:30 AM

Details Of Part 1:

The PGR will stand tall and silent for Sgt Kesler and family.
We will have the flag line in place to later than 11:30.Shortly after the memorial service starts, we will break down the flag line and prepare for the procession to DFW National Cemetery.  We will have an escort service assisting us to our destination.

Staging Address For Part 1:

Chism-Smith Funeral Home
403 S. Britain Rd.
Irving, Tx. 75060

Map To Staging Area For Part 1:

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Water Truck For Part 1:

- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.

PART 2:

DFW National Cemetery; Interment Service, 2:00 pm

Mission Date:

08/10/2010

Staging Time:

01:30 PM

In Position Time Or KSU:

01:45 PM

Details Of Part 2:

Anyone not able to participate in Part 1 of the mission, please stage at DFW National Cemetery Visitors Center no later than 1:30. Pavilion location details will be posted at the visitor center.
Please proceed to the appointed pavilion to set out all flags and prepare for our arrival.

Staging Address For Part 2

DFW National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, Tx. 75211

Water Truck For Part 2:

- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.

Weather Forecast:
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High: 101 Low: 81 Sunny Wind: S at 9 mph
Precip.: 0%
Humidity: 47%

Abundant sunshine. Highs 99 to 103F and lows in the low 80s

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.

As always, when traveling through DFW National Cemetery, let's remember to keep our noise and speed to a minimum.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Dewey Dyer

Assistant Deputy State Captain

Submitted By:

dgd4758@sbcglobal.net

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