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Patriot's Name:
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PFC Arthur L. "Happy" Hurley
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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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WWII
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=arthur-lhappy-hurley&pid=172003993
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Obituary Highlights:
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Arthur L. "Happy" Hurley, 88, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, in Fort Worth. Mr. Hurley was born May 12, 1926, in Stephenville to Jesse Claud Hurley and Ada Beatrice Brooks Hurley. He had lived in Tolar since 1956 and he was a member of Tolar Church of Christ. Happy was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from Bell Helicopter in 1986. He loved to fly and built his own airplane.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Brian "Postmaster" Liberty,
Labliberty@yahoo.com,
(979) 702-9097
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Ride Captain #2:
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Rusty "The Scot" McNab,
rustymcnab@sbcglobal.net, (817) 228-7845
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Mission Summary:
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a Flag
Line at The Tolar Church of Christ by the Family of PFC
Arthur Hurley. Following the service there will be a short
procession to the Tolar 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 at Tolar Church of Christ
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Mission Date:
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Aug 08, 2014 - Friday
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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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After setting the flags and conducting the briefing, the PGR
will stand the Flag Line for this American Hero. After the
service begins, the Ride Captain will make the decision when
to remove the Flags and take them to the support vehicle.
The flags will be furled, riders briefed and given a safety
briefing before the procession to the Tolar Cemetery.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Tolar Church of Christ
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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Hwy 377
Tolar, Texas 76476
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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https://goo.gl/maps/ODpql
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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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Procession and Interment at the Tolar Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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Aug 08, 2014 - Friday
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Staging Time:
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14:30
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Briefing Time:
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14:35
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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14:40
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Service Start Time:
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14:45
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Details Of Part 2:
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A Short 1-2 mile procession to the Tolar Cemetery. Once at
the cemetery, the PGR will stand tall and silent. After the
service, the flags will be furled and returned to the support
vehicle, riders debriefed and dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point
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Tolar Cemetery
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Staging Address For Part 2
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Tolar Cemetery Road
Tolar, Texas 76476
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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https://goo.gl/maps/5rbbh
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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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John Watts,
jwwatts@charter.net, (817) 800-0843, 30 Flags, Water
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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
VERY HOT - PLEASE HYDRATE WELL BEFORE YOU START THE DAY.
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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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Brian "Postmaster" Liberty
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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Labliberty@yahoo.com
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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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