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Patriot's Name:
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CPT. Christopher D. King
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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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Additional Military Info:
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Captain King served 21 years in the U.S. Army from 02/1972
to 11/1993 earning the National Defense Medal and other
commendations and awards while serving as a Physicians
Assistant, Perfusionist (heart lung machine operator during
open heart surgery). He served three tours of duty in Korea
and was a Vietnam era veteran. He began his service as an
E-1 and earned promotions to W-3, after which he received a
commission as a Captain for the MOS he served.
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Obituary Highlights:
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Retired U. S. Army Captain Christopher King, 58, of Sherman,
Texas passed away, November 17, 2013 from injuries sustained
during an accident while riding his beloved Harley.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Donna: daughter
Angela Hough of Dallas, Texas, son Charles and one grandson
of Wylie, Texas; brother David of Bernardston, Maine.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Jim "Weird Andy" Anderson,
weirdandy@hotmail.com,
(817) 269-1254
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Mission Summary:
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PGR will stand a flag line at the DFW National Cemetery,
Shelter C, for Captain Christopher King.
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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, Friday, August
8, 2014, 13:30, Shelter C.
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Mission Date:
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Aug 08, 2014 - Friday
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Staging Time:
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12:45
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Briefing Time:
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13:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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13:15
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Service Start Time:
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13:30
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Details Of Part 1:
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After the riders briefing at the Visitors Center, the PGR
will establish the flag line at Shelter C. At the conclusion
of the inurnment service, the flags will be furled and
returned to storage followed by debrief and riders
dismissal.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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DFW National Cemetery Visitors Center
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211
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Map To Staging Areas:
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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 Be There.
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Support Person For Part 1:
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Linda Tinnerman,
ltinnerman@att.net, (972) 679-0745
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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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- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and
appreciated.
- 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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It is forecast to be very hot, it is recommended to begin
hydrating the night before the mission to prepare yourself
for the intense heat.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Jim "Weird Andy" Anderson
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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weirdandy@hotmail.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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