North Texas Patriot Guard Riders
F I N A L    I T I N E R A R Y

Patriot's Name:

Maj. Jerry L. Cogdill

Military Branch:

United States Army

Classification:

Retired From Military

Additional Military Info:

Vietnam Helicopter Pilot

Link To Obituary:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=jerry-l-cogdill&pid=172257992&fhid=17325

Obituary Highlights:

Retired Maj. Jerry L. Cogdill passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, surrounded by his family.

Mission Ride Captain:

Brian "Postmaster" Liberty, Labliberty@yahoo.com, (979) 702-9097

Mission Summary:

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a Flag Line at Bluebonnet Hills, in Colleyville, Texas, by the Family of Retired Major Jerry L. Cogdill. Following the service, there will be a precession to the George’s Creek Cemetery near Glen Rose, Texas.

Photo Permission

We Have Not Asked For Permission At This Time.

PART 1:

Funeral Service at Bluebonnet Hills

Mission Date:

Aug 28, 2014 - Thursday

Staging Time:

11:30

Briefing Time:

11:45

In Position Time Or KSU:

12:00

Service Start Time:

12:30

Details Of Part 1:

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 debriefed, and then will be given a safety briefing before the procession to the George’s Creek 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.

Name Of Staging Point:

Bluebonnet Hills Chapel

Staging Address For Part 1:

5725 Colleyville Blvd
Colleyville, Texas 76034

Map To Staging Area For Part 1:

https://goo.gl/maps/llvsd

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:

Procession to George's Creek Cemetery near Glen Rose, Texas

Mission Date:

Aug 28, 2014 - Thursday

Staging Time:

13:15

Briefing Time:

13:20

In Position Time Or KSU:

13:25

Service Start Time:

14:00

Details Of Part 2:

ALL Times are approximately. A safety briefing will be given before the procession to the George’s Creek 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.

Name Of Staging Point

George's Creek Cemetery

Staging Address For Part 2

Near Highway 67 and 308
Near Glen Rode, Texas 76031

GPS Coordinates:  32.295556, -97.634444

Map To Staging Area For Part 2:

http://goo.gl/maps/o4nQD

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:
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Comments:

- 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!

Respectfully Submitted By:

Brian "Postmaster" Liberty

Ride Captain

Submitted By:

Labliberty@yahoo.com

Listing On National PGR WEB Site:

Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site: http://www.patriotguard.org

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