Patriot's Name:	PO1 Francis "Nick" Holland, Jr.
Military Branch:	United States Navy
Classification:	Veteran
Additional Military Info:	PO 1 Holland served on LST 783 during WWII seeing action in China, Siapan, and Tinian. He was at Tinian when the atomic bomb “Little Boy” was delivered by the USS Indianapolis.
Link To Obituary:	http://www.burkswalkertippit.com/sitemaker/sites/JACKSO2/obit.cgi?user=1277939Holland
Obituary Highlights:	Francis Nicholas (Nick) Holland, beloved husband of Marvella Holland, passed away on Saturday, morning, March 29, 2014. Nick was born on June 6, 1925, to F.N. Holland, Sr. and Pearless Paul in Rapides Parrish, LA. While in the U.S. Navy he served his time in the Pacific during WWII.
Mission Ride Captain:	Ted "Coal Miner" Waldron, ted43@flash.net, (817) 689-3321
Mission Summary:	The family of PO1 Francis “Nick” Holland, Jr. has asked the PGR to honor his memory by standing a flag line at his interment service at DFW National Cemetery.
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PART 1:	Interment Service
Mission Date:	Apr 02, 2014 - Wednesday
Staging Time:	13:30
Briefing Time:	13:45
In Position Time Or KSU:	14:00
Service Start Time:	14:15
Details Of Part 1:	The Patriot Guard Riders will stage at the visitors center, DFW National Cemetery, where a briefing will be held and honor bikes selected. After the briefing, riders will proceed to Shelter B, set flags and await PO1 Holland, family, and friends. At the conclusion of the service, flags will be stowed, a debriefing will be conducted, and riders dismissed.
Name Of Staging Point:	DFW 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 Is Uncertain At This Time.
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Comments:	- 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! - 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:	Ted "Coal Miner" Waldron
	Ride Captain
Submitted By:	tedw43@gmail.com
Listing On National PGR WEB Site:	(To Be Filled In After Submission To National) Condolences May Be Offered There.

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