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Patriot's Name:
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Cpl Robert Edward Uselton
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Military Branch:
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United States Marine Corps
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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Cpl Uselton joined the US Marine Corp Aug 2, 1949, and
served honorably until Dec 13, 1951. Cpl Uselton was wounded
while serving during the Korean War. Cpl Uselton was awarded
the Purple Heart and the Korean Service Medal, which was
awarded for participation in the Korean War.
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.guerrero-dean.com/obituaries/Robert-Uselton/
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Obituary Highlights:
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Robert Edward "Bob" Uselton, 83, passed peacefully in the presence of his family Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, in Fort Worth. Robert was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Euless to Edward Ernest and Dorothy Bauerle Uselton. He attended Euless High School. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps, seeing combat action with the 1st Marine Brigade in Korea. He was severely wounded by mortar fire in August 1950, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was discharged from the Marine Corps due to his injuries, attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and then began a long career with the United States Postal Service, starting as a mail carrier and then working for the vehicle maintenance facility in Fort Worth.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Ken "Chigger" DuBois,
Kend0715@gmail.com, (817) 879-9420
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Mission Summary:
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The Family has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to Stand a
Flag line during the Funeral Service at South Park Baptist
Church, followed by the procession to the Laurel Land
Cemetery, which is directly across the street from the
church.
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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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Stand Flag Line during the Funeral Service at South Park
Baptist Church
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Mission Date:
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Aug 29, 2014 - Friday
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Staging Time:
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12:00
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Briefing Time:
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12:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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12:30
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Service Start Time:
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13:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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After briefing, we will post flags outside the South Park
Baptist Church and then stand tall and silent as family and
friends come to honor their loved one and hero. After the
service has begun, we will furl the flags and prepare for
the procession to Laurel Land Cemetery, which is across the
street.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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South Park Baptist Church
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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7201 Crowley Road
Ft Worth, Texas 76134
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://mapq.st/9-xZQE5SDi
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Latitude
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32.642128
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Longitude
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97.347404
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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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Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Aug 29, 2014 - Friday
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Staging Time:
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13:15
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Briefing Time:
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13:20
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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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13:30
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Details Of Part 2:
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Riders will post flags at the final resting place of Cpl
Robert Uselton at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Crowley
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Name Of Staging Point
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Laurel Land Cemetery
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Staging Address For Part 2
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7202 Crowley Road
Ft worth, Texas 76134
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://mapq.st/8-mwoQjZZx
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Latitude
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32.64281
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Longitude
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97.348492
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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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- Iron horses if you
can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.
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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!
- Let's always remember to keep the motorcycle and voice
noise to a minimum when arriving and leaving the shelters.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Ken "Chigger" DuBois
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Deputy State Captain
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Submitted By:
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kend0715@gmail.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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