Patriot's Name:	PFC Ernest Cantu Medina
Military Branch:	United States Army
Classification:	Veteran
Link To Obituary:	http://www.affoplano.com/component/obituary/?view=detail&id=285
Obituary Highlights:	Ernest Cantu Medina was born on September 29, 1922, in Marlin, Texas to parents Joseph and Bertha Medina. At approximately 3:45 a.m. on August 3, 2013, Ernest passed from this life and was greeted by his Heavenly Father into his eternal home. While a veteran of World War II, he never talked about his war-time experiences although while serving, Ernest won a Purple Heart, Bronze Star with clusters, and eight other medals for courageous service to his country. Ernest joined General George Patton’s staff at the Battle of the Bulge and remained with General Patton until the end of the war.
Mission Ride Captain:	Garland "PaPa" Raney, paparedcap@hotmail.com, (214) 608-7289
Mission Summary:	Interment Service
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PART 1:	Interment
Mission Date:	Aug 08, 2013 - Thursday
Staging Time:	13:45
Briefing Time:	14:00
In Position Time Or KSU:	14:15
Details Of Part 1:	The PGR has been invited by the Medina family in honoring their loved one and veteran, PFC Ernest Medina, on 8/8/2013, at 1430, Dallas FT Worth National Cemetery. We will stage at the information center, hold our briefing, assign four honor bikes, then proceed to shelter C, unfurl our flags and wait for the arrival of the Medina family and PFC Medina. After the service, we will furl the flags, hold a debriefing, and be dismissed.
Name Of Staging Point:	Dallas FT Worth National Cemetery
Staging Address For Part 1:	2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211
Pre-Formatted Maps Staging Areas	- Map To Staging Area At DFW National Cemetery.
Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
Support Person:	Sue James, freespirit@reagan.com, (214)-402-8384
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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, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE 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. - Riders NOT UTILIZING HANDICAPPED PARKING are requested to park as far forward as possible at the Visitor's Center to keep the closest spaces available for other guests. - 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:	Garland "PaPa" Raney
	Ride Captain
Submitted By:	paparedcap@hotmail.com
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