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Patriot's Name:
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Rusty Gene Arnold
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Additional Info:
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Active Duty Parker County Sheriff
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Ride Captain:
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Steve "Ghost" Hirtzel; (817) 594-9814;
pgrsteve1@aol.com
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Ride Captain #2:
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Ken DuBois (In Training); (817) 447-9420;
Kdubois@dot11net.net
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Mission:
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Mr. Arnold is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he
served in the United States Army achieving the rank of
Sergeant in the Military Police Corps. Mr. Arnold was
awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M"
device for mobilization, the National Defense Service Medal,
Non-Commissioned Officers Development Ribbon and Army
Service Ribbon. After returning from Iraq, Mr. Arnold
attained the rank of Sergeant with the Parker County
Sheriff's Office in the Patrol Division and most recently
the Criminal Investigation Division. Mr. Arnold was well
respected within the community.
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Obituary:
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Rusty Gene Arnold, 32 years old of Springtown, TX, passed
away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 surrounded by his family and
friends. Rusty was born June 4, 1978 to Stan and Lou Ann
Arnold of Stephenville, Texas. Rusty was very active in the
Boy Scouts and achieved the Eagle Scout ranking in 1993.
Rusty graduated Stephenville High School in 1996, attended
Tarleton State University and graduated from Weather College
Police Academy in 2000. Rusty was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Stephenville and the Springtown Eureka
Lodge #371 A.F. & A.M. Rusty was a great father and husband.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family and
friends. Rusty was preceded in death by his grandfather
Charles Ray Sowers. Rusty is survived by his wife, Kelsey
and young son, his parents, his sister Amy Arnold, maternal
grandmother Jean Dodge, paternal grandparents Bennie and
Bobbie Arnold and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends.
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PART 1:
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To Honor and Escort Mr. Arnold
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Mission Date:
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12/30/2010
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Staging Time:
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11:30 AM
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Briefing Time:
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12:00 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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12:30 PM
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Details Of Part 1:
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We will stage at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Home where we
will have our safety briefing and receive directions from
the Parker County Sheriff's department. We are there to
Honor Mr. Arnold and his family.
PGR will stage
at 11:30AM on December 30, 2010 at the Galbreaith Pickard
Funeral Chapel located at 913 North Elm Street, Weatherford,
TX 76086 . Motorcycles will stage on East 1st Street heading
west (please follow directions when arriving at the funeral
chapel). At approximately 12:45PM the escort will leave
Weatherford going to (Springtown) football stadium located
at 500 Pojo Street, Springtown, TX for the 2:00PM memorial
service.
The ride from Weatherford to Springtown is approximately 18
miles, please ensure you have enough gas to make the trip.
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
913 North Elm Street
Weatherford, Texas 76086
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Water Truck For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Support Person:
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Larry "Larryeye" Insinna; (817) 637-0113;
Larryeye@att.nett;
North Richland Hills
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PART 2:
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Memorial Service At
Springtown Football Stadium
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Mission Date:
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12/30/2010
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Staging Time:
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1:00 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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2:00 PM
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Details Of Part 2:
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Flag trucks and cages need
to go directly to the Springtown football stadium. Please be
there by 1:00PM. Parking directions will be provided as you
arrive at the stadium. After riders arrive please proceed to
pick up a flag for the flag line as Mr. Arnold and family
arrive. Additional directions will be provided by the ride
captain at the stadium.
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Water Truck For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Support Person
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Larry "Larryeye" Insinna; (817) 637-0113;
Larryeye@att.nett;
North Richland Hills
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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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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Steve "Ghost" Hirtzel
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Sr. Ride Captain
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