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North Texas Patriot Guard Riders |
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F I N A L I T I N E R A R Y |
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Patriot's Name:
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SFC Fred Wayne Knight
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Retired From Military
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Additional Military Info:
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SFC Knight served four years in the U.S. Navy during World
War II followed by a career in the U.S. Army. He earned Good
Conduct Medal, National Service Medal, appropriate campaign
medals, awards, and citations for his service during World
War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
In civilian life SFC Knight worked in civil service at Ft. Sill, OK, and as a warehouse supervisor for Montgomery Wards.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Jim "Weird Andy" Anderson,
weirdandy@hotmail.com,
(817) 269-1254
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Mission Summary:
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PGR will stand the flag line at DFW National Cemetery,
Shelter A for SFC Fred Knight.
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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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Inurnment Service at DFW National Cemetery, Friday, July 11,
2014, Shelter A, 09:00.
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Mission Date:
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Jul 11, 2014 - Friday
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Staging Time:
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08:15
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Briefing Time:
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08:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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08:45
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Service Start Time:
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09:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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After the riders briefing at the DFW National Cemetery
Visitors Center, the PGR will establish the flag line at
Shelter A. At the conclusion of the inurnment service, the
flags will be furled and returned to storage followed by
debrief and riders dismissal.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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DFW National Cemetery Visitors Center
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211
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Map To Staging Areas:
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- Map To Staging Area At
DFW National Cemetery.
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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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Randy Smith,
rdna4jd@sbcglobal.net, (469) 585-8196
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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.
- 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.
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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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will park along the main street close to the designated
shelter with 2 bikes side by side as close to the curb and
each other as possible so that traffic can get by.
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Riders NOT UTILIZING HANDICAPPED PARKING are requested to
park as far forward as possible at the Visitor's Center to
keep the closest spaces available for other guests.
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Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and
engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit.
Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the one we
are honoring.
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Remember to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate beginning the night
before. Temperatures will be in the upper 90's with high
humidity.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Jim "Weird Andy" Anderson
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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weirdandy@hotmail.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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Be Sure To Watch Our WEB Site http://www.txpgr.org
For A Calendar Of Missions And Events Most Recent Updates To Mission
Agendas Contacts, Photos, Announcements, History, Maps, And Current
Weather And Forecasts.
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This weather information below is for the staging point of the mission.
More information is available if you click on the forecast section. It is
current as of the time you click the mission link on the calendar. |
Clicking on radar image will open a new window with a larger
display.
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