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Patriot's Name:
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Tec 5 Alvin R. Fingal
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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Technician Fingal saw action in World War II as a radio
operator while serving with the 50th Combat Engineers.
Operations included Attu and Kiska in the Aleutian Islands,
Kwajalein in the Eastern Mandates (Marshall Islands), Dulag,
Leyte in the Philippine Islands and Okinawa in the Ryukyu
Islands.
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.blessingfuneralhome.net/obituaries/Alvin-Fingal/#!/Obituary
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Obituary Highlights:
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Alvin R. Fingal, 92 yrs, formerly of Coon Lake, passed away April 3, 2014. Born June 9, 1921. Served with COC 50TH Engineers Combat October 1942 through December 1945. World War II Veteran
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Ted "Coal Miner" Waldron,
ted43@flash.net, (817) 689-3321
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Mission Summary:
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The family of Technician Fifth Grade Alvin Fingal has asked
the PGR to honor his memory by standing a Flag Line at his
funeral service at the First United Methodist Church in
Mansfield and again at his interment service at Cedar Hill
Memorial Park, Arlington, TX.
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Photo Permission
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We Have Permission To Photograph And Publish Photos On Our
WEB Site.
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PART 1:
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Funeral Service
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Mission Date:
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Apr 09, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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13:00
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Briefing Time:
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13:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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13:30
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Service Start Time:
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14:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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The Patriot Guard Riders will stage at the First United
Methodist Church in Mansfield where a briefing will be held,
flags set, and riders will stand tall and silent in honor of
T/5 Fingal. After the service, flags will be furled, a
debriefing will be conducted, and riders dismissed. Those
desiring to participate in Part 2 of the mission will
proceed to Cedar Hill Memorial Park. There will be no
procession from the church to the cemetery.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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First United Methodist Church
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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777 N Walnut Creek Dr,
Mansfield, Texas 76063
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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https://goo.gl/maps/2brxf
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
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Support Person For Part 1:
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Randy Smith,
rdna4jd@sbcglobal.net, (469) 585-8196
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PART 2:
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Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Apr 09, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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14:30
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Briefing Time:
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14:40
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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14:45
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Service Start Time:
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15:00
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Details Of Part 2:
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The Patriot Guard Riders will stage at the Cedar Hill
Memorial Park, Arlington, where a briefing will be held.
After the briefing, riders will proceed to set flags and
await T/5 Fingal’s family and friends. After the service,
flags will be stowed, a debriefing will be conducted, and
riders dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point
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Cedar Hill Memorial Park
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Staging Address For Part 2
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8301 Mansfield Highway
Arlington, Texas 76001
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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Map To Staging Point
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
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Support Person For Part 2:
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Randy Smith,
rdna4jd@sbcglobal.net, (469) 585-8196
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Weather Forecast:
(See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
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Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Forecasts,
Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out.
http://www.txpgr.org
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you
can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.
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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!
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Ted "Coal Miner" Waldron
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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tedw43@gmail.com
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Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
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(To Be Filled In After Submission To National)
Condolences
May Be Offered There.
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