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Patriot's Name:
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SFC Thomas Michael Clingan
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Retired From Military
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Floyd "1st Shirt" Kammerer,
fabfloyd@charter.net,
(817) 690-6475
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Ride Captain #2:
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Mike "Gunner" Lambert,
mikelambert2@aol.com, (817) 368-9076
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Mission Summary:
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The Family has asked the PGR to stand a Flag line at the
funeral service and to stand a Flag line at the Interment
service at DFW National Cemetery.
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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 10, 2014 - Thursday
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Staging Time:
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08:45
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Briefing Time:
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09:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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09:20
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Service Start Time:
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10:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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We will post the Flags, have a briefing, and take our
positions on the Flag line. After the Service has started,
the Ride Captain will make the decision when to remove the
Flags and take them to the support vehicle. There will be no
procession to DFW National Cemetery. Those riders that want
to participate in Part 2 of the mission should be at DFW
National Cemetery Information center by 13:00.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Biggers Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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6100 Azle Ave
Lake Worth, Texas 76135
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/P3mVaW
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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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John Watts,
jwwatts@charter.net, (817) 800-0843
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PART 2:
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Interment Service DFW National Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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Apr 10, 2014 - Thursday
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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 2:
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Riders will stage at the DFW National Cemetery Information
Center at 13:00 for a 13:15 briefing and a 13:30 KSU to the
appropriate Shelter to set flags and await the arrival of
SFC Thomas Michael Clingan, family, and friends.
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Name Of Staging Point
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DFW National Cemetery Information center
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Staging Address For Part 2
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2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, Texas 75211
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Map To Staging Area:
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- Map To Staging Area At
DFW National Cemetery.
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle Is Uncertain At This Time.
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Support Person For Part 2:
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Mike Goebel,
mtgoebel49@gmail.com, (469) 371-2116
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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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- DRESS CODE: Please Dress In A Manner Appropriate For
Attending A Funeral Service.
- 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!
- 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.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Floyd "1st Shirt" Kammerer
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Chief Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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fabfloyd@charter.net
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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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