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Patriot's Name:
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Rick Nash
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Classification:
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First Responder
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.forestridge-fh.com/book-of-memories/1842703/Nash-Rick/obituary.php
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Obituary Highlights:
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Rick G. Nash passed away April 3, 2014. Rick was born October 25, 1952 in Fort Worth to Bob and Wanda Ward Nash. He began his career in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 15.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Dan "Mad Russian" Mathys,
pgrdan1@gmail.com, (817) 300-5542
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Ride Captain #2:
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Garland "PAPA" Raney,
papa@ntxpgr.org, (214) 608-7289
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Mission Summary:
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At the family's request, the Patriot Guard has been invited
to participate in the Fire and Police Departments'
procession leaving the funeral home and to stand the flag
line at the church.
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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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Procession from Forest Ridge Funeral Home
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Mission Date:
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Apr 12, 2014 - Saturday
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Staging Time:
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09:00
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Briefing Time:
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09:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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09:30
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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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Riders will meet at the Forest Ridge Funeral Home and park
on the South side of the building facing West. Procession
placement is at the direction of Chief Richardson. The
procession will take Bedford/Euless Road east from the
funeral home to Martin United Methodist Church. Bedford PD
will be providing escort. Sgt. Mike Hagar will be in charge.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Forest Ridge Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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705 Airport Freeway
Hurst, Texas 76053
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/WOxHW
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Latitude
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32.83786
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Longitude
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-97.18388
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL NOT Be There.
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PART 2:
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Flag Line at Memorial Service at Martin United Methodist
Church
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Mission Date:
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Apr 12, 2014 - Saturday
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Staging Time:
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09:45
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Briefing Time:
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10:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:10
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Service Start Time:
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11:00
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Details Of Part 2:
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The procession is expected to arrive at 1020hrs. Riders not
in the procession and cage riders will place the flag line
at the Martin United Methodist Church. Mr. Nash cremains
will be on a Fire Truck. Procession riders will dismount and
render honors as Mr. Nash is moved into the church. We will
then take up positions on the flag line until the Memorial
Service begins. Once the service has begun we will furl the
flags and be dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point
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Martin United Methodist Church
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Staging Address For Part 2
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2621 Bedford Rd.
Bedford, Texas 76021
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://goo.gl/maps/QCTHi
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Latitude
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32.8457
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Longitude
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-97.12344
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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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David Smith,
dsmithpgr@gmail.com ,(682) 551-1731
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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.
- 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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Dan "Mad Russian" Mathys
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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pgrdan1@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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