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Patriot's Name:
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CPL Morris Grayson
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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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Served with the Third Army under General Patton and earned a
Bronze Star for his valor.
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.brownmem.com/Obituaries.htm
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Obituary Highlights:
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Morris Irving Grayson, Sr., age 91 and longtime Irving resident also formerly of Childress, Texas, died on July 29, 2014. He was born to Merton T. Grayson and Bonnie Mae Henderson Grayson in Knox City, Texas on May 3, 1923 and went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II. Morris served with the Third Army under General Patton and earned a Bronze Star for his valor. He went on to enjoy a career as a machinist for Braniff Airlines until his retirement in 1985. Morris was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed snow and water skiing and just generally being outdoors.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Bill "Zippy-K" Kushnir,
bpkush@gte.net, (214) 995-1536
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Mission Summary:
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The family has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at the
funeral home and at the cemetery.
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Photo Permission
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We Have Not Asked For Permission At This Time.
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PART 1:
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Funeral Service
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Mission Date:
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Aug 01, 2014 - Friday
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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 stage at the funeral home at 09:00 for a 09:15
briefing and to stand tall and silent on the flag line until
the service begins at 10:00. We will then strike flags and
move to the cemetery less than three miles away
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Brown's Memorial Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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707 North MacArthur Blvd
Irving, Texas 75061
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/yt1mA
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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 Lewis,
busybee0927@yahoo.com, (972) 571-4792
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PART 2:
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Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Aug 01, 2014 - Friday
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Staging Time:
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10:15
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Briefing Time:
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10:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:45
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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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Riders will post flags and await the arrival of the
procession from the funeral home to stand tall and silent
during the service. Following the service, riders will
return the flags to the support vehicle, be debriefed, and
dismissed
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Name Of Staging Point
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Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
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Staging Address For Part 2
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1413 East Irving Blvd
Irving, Texas 75060
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://goo.gl/maps/h24j4
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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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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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Bill "Zippy-K" Kushnir
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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bpkush@gte.net
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Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
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Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site:
http://www.patriotguard.org
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