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North Texas Patriot Guard Riders |
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F I N A L I T I N E R A R Y |
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Patriot's Name:
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MSgt Theodore Molenda
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Military Branch:
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United States Air Force
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Classification:
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Retired From Military
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Additional Military Info:
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He received the National Defense Service Medal; Air
Force Longevity Service Ribbon with one Device; Air Force
Good Conduct Medal with One Oakleaf Cluster
He was an
Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Technician, an
Airlift/Bombardment Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, an
Inflight Refueling Technician
Mr. Molenda spent 37
years in the Air Force/Air Force Reserves
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Additional Information:
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His wife said he loved to work on his '04 and
'08 Corvettes.
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Link To Obituary:
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View His Obituary
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Obituary Highlights:
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Theodore Molenda, 65, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, after a sudden illness. Ted was born Aug. 12, 1948, in Detroit, Mich., son of Theodore Molenda and Helen Zbozien. He moved to Fort Worth in 1985 after being transferred to Carswell Air Force Base. He retired from the Air Force Reserves in August 2006 after spending 37 years in the military.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Sylvia "Sapphire" Miller,
slmiller19@sbcglobal.net, (972) 742-4956
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Mission Summary:
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The family of MSgt Theodore Molenda, has invited the PGR to
stand a flag line for his inurnment 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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Inurnment Service at DFW National Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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Apr 28, 2014 - Monday
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Staging Time:
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09:00
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Briefing Time:
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09:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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09:45
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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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PGR will stage and be briefed at the DFW National Cemetery
Visitor's Center. Two honor bikes will be assigned at this
time. The remaining Patriot Guard Riders will proceed to
Shelter A to help set the flags for the inurnment service.
We will then welcome family and friends of Mr. Molenda and
stand silent, in respect, during the service. Upon
completion of the service, we will take up the flags, furl
them, stow them, debrief, and be dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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DFW National Cemetery Visitor Center
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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DFW National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway 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 1:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL NOT Be There.
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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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Sylvia "Sapphire" Miller
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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slmiller19@sbcglobal.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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Be Sure To Watch Our WEB Site http://www.txpgr.org
For A Calendar Of Missions And Events Most Recent Updates To Mission
Agendas Contacts, Photos, Announcements, History, Maps, And Current
Weather And Forecasts.
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This weather information below is for the staging point of the mission.
More information is available if you click on the forecast section. It is
current as of the time you click the mission link on the calendar. |
Clicking on radar image will open a new window with a larger
display.
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