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Patriot's Name:
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PO1 James McMullen
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Military Branch:
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United States Navy
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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WWII Veteran. Enlisted November 11, 1942 and Honorably
Discharged on November 4, 1945. Served as a Quartermaster
aboard a Minesweeper in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
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Link To Obituary:
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http://eastgatefuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1377493
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Obituary Highlights:
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James Howard McMullen, age 91, was raised in the Buckner Orphanage Home in Dallas, Texas.
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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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Ride Captain #2:
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John Ghostrider" Blase,
blase02@sbcglobal.net,
(972) 467-7527
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Mission Summary:
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The family has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at the
funeral service, participate in the procession from the
funeral home to the cemetery, and to stand a flag line there
for the committal service.
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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 and Procession
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Mission Date:
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Aug 20, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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11:00
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Briefing Time:
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11:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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11:30
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Service Start Time:
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12:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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Riders will stage at the funeral home to be briefed and to
stand tall and silent as family and friends arrive. After
the service begins, flags will be returned to the support
vehicle. Riders will then receive a safety briefing, honor
bikes will be selected, and all riders staged for the
procession to the cemetery.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Eastgate Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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1910 Eastgate Dr.
Garland, Texas 75041
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/zIzy7
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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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Internment Service
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Mission Date:
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Aug 20, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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12:30
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Briefing Time:
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12:45
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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13:00
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Service Start Time:
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13:15
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Details Of Part 2:
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Those riders not participating in Part One will stage at the
cemetery to be briefed and to establish a flag line and
await the arrival of the procession. Riders in the
procession will quickly dismount and join the flag line.
Riders will stand tall and silent until the completion of
the service, after which flags will be returned to the flag
vehicle. Riders will then be debriefed and dismissed.
NOTE: Arrival time at cemetery is approximate.
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Name Of Staging Point
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Grove Hill
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Staging Address For Part 2
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4118 Samuell Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75228
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://goo.gl/maps/tBEMR
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Latitude
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32.793258
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Longitude
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-96.722644
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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 Lewis,
busybee0927@yahoo.com, (972) 571-4792
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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.
- 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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