|
Patriot's Name:
|
Sp.4 John E. Thompson
|
|
Military Branch:
|
United States Army
|
|
Classification:
|
Veteran
|
|
Mission Ride Captain:
|
John Ghostrider" Blase,
blase02@sbcglobal.net,
(972) 467-7527
|
|
Ride Captain #2:
|
Not Yet Assigned
|
|
Mission Summary:
|
The Thompson family has asked the PGR to stand a flag line
at the funeral service with a procession to follow for the
interment service.
|
|
Photo Permission
|
We Have Permission To Photograph And Publish Photos On Our
WEB Site.
|
|
PART 1:
|
Flag line at funeral service with a procession
|
|
Mission Date:
|
Aug 19, 2014 - Tuesday
|
|
Staging Time:
|
11:30
|
|
Briefing Time:
|
11:45
|
|
In Position Time Or KSU:
|
12:00
|
|
Service Start Time:
|
12:30
|
|
Details Of Part 1:
|
Riders will stage at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725
Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Texas, at 1130. After the
briefing at 1145, we will stand tall and silent in the flag
line as family and friends arrive. Shortly after the service
begins, we will pull the flags, furl and return them to the
flag truck, and I will hold a riders safety briefing. We
will then prepare for the procession to Watson Cemetery in
Arlington. An escort service will be provided. Those riders
who wish to attend the interment only can refer to part 2 of
the itinerary for directions.
|
|
Name Of Staging Point:
|
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
|
|
Staging Address For Part 1:
|
5725 Colleyville Blvd.
Colleyville, Texas 76034
|
|
Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
|
http://mapq.st/1kOBFux
|
|
Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:
|
- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
|
|
Support Person For Part 1:
|
John Watts,
jwwatts@charter.net, (817) 800-0843
|
|
PART 2:
|
Flag line at the interment service
|
|
Mission Date:
|
Aug 19, 2014 - Tuesday
|
|
Staging Time:
|
13:15
|
|
Briefing Time:
|
13:30
|
|
In Position Time Or KSU:
|
13:30
|
|
Details Of Part 2:
|
Riders will stage at Watson Cemetery in Arlington, Texas, at
1315. The flag truck will be there and the riders can assist
in setting the flags. Watson Cemetery is located at Hwy. 360
and Ave H. on the East side of 360. I could not find a
specific address number for this small private cemetery.
After setting the flag line, riders will wait for the
procession to arrive. Simper Gumby will apply here because
of the unknown length of the funeral service.
After the
service has ended we will pull the flag line, return them to
the flag truck, hold a debriefing, and riders will be
dismissed.
|
|
Name Of Staging Point
|
P.A.
Watson Cemetery
|
|
Staging Address For Part 2
|
1024 North Watson Road, State Highway 360 at Ave. H
Arlington, Texas
32° 45' 39.790836", -97° 3' 44.4204"
|
|
Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
|
http://goo.gl/maps/r8cxU
|
|
Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:
|
- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
|
|
Support Person For Part 2:
|
John Watts,
jwwatts@charter.net, (817) 800-0843
|
|
Weather Forecast:
(See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
|
Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Forecasts,
Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out.
http://www.txpgr.org
|
|
Comments:
|
- 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.
- 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!
|
|
Respectfully Submitted By:
|
John "Ghostrider" Blase
|
|
|
Ride Captain
|
|
Submitted By:
|
blase02@sbcglobal.net
|
|
Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
|
Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site:
http://www.patriotguard.org
|
