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Patriot's Name:
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SN George Cox
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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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Active Duty from August 20, 1952, through July 10, 1956.
Served aboard the USS Boxer CVS21 during the Korean War
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gosanangelo/obituary.aspx?n=george-maywood-cox&pid=171942161
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Obituary Highlights:
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George Maywood Cox, 82, of Garland, Texas, passed from this life on Sunday, July 27, 2014, after a lengthy illness. The youngest of eight children, he was born to William H. and Louella (Yoes) Cox on April 2, 1932, in Wall, Texas. He was a very capable man of many trades and never backed away from work. He was a Korean War veteran having served in the United States Navy.
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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
memorial 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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Memorial Service
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Mission Date:
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Aug 21, 2014 - Thursday
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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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Riders will stage at VFW Post 6796. After the briefing,
riders will stand tall and silent while family and friends
arrive. After the service begins, flags will be furled and
returned to the support vehicle. Riders will then be
debriefed and dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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VFW Post 6796
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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9179 Garland Road
Dallas, Texas 75218
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/FT2Fu
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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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James Pogue,
wulfenstien@yahoo.com, (469) 964-2307
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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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