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Patriot's Name:
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SSgt Frank Moreno
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Military Branch:
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United States Air Force
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Classification:
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Veteran
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PGR Member:
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PGR Member
- Yes
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Additional Military Info:
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Active Duty from 15 November 85 through 14 October 1993.
Served from 2 Aug 90 to 14 Oct 93 in support of desert
shield/desert storm. Extension of service was at the request
and for the convenience of the government. Awarded the Air
Force Commendation Medal; Air Force Good Conduct Medal with
one oak leaf cluster; National Defense Service Medal; Air
Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon; NCO Professional
Military Education Graduate Ribbon with one oak leaf
cluster; Air Force Training Ribbon.
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.guerrero-dean.com/obituaries/Francisco-Moreno/#!/Obituary
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Obituary Highlights:
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Francisco "Frank" Moreno, 47, a native of Harlingen, Texas and resident of Grand Prairie, died on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Dallas, Texas as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Frank was born on September 14, 1966, the 2nd of 6 children born to the late Ramiro Moreno and Yolanda Moreno. He would attend schools in San Benito, where he graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation, he would join the US Air Force, serving 8 years including a tour during Operation Desert Storm.
After his military service, he would move to the Dallas Ft. Worth area where he established several businesses, including DFW Tech Group, Painting & Resurfacing.
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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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Jim "Weird Andy" Anderson,
weirdandy@hotmail.com,
(817) 269-1254
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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
church to DFW National Cemetery, and to stand a flag line
there for his interment 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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Jul 16, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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10:00
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Briefing Time:
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10:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:30
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Service Start Time:
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11:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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Riders will stage at 1000 for a 1015 briefing to stand tall
and silent from 1030 to 1100 as the family and friends of
SSgt Frank Moreno arrive at the church. 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 DFW
National Cemetery. Upon arrival at the DFW Information
Center, honor bikes will turn into Lane A while the
remaining riders proceed to Shelter A to help set the flags
and await the arrival of the procession.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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2910 Corn Valley Road
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/IRAep
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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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Mike Goebel,
mtgoebel49@gmail.com, (469) 371-2116
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PART 2:
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Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Jul 16, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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12:15
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Briefing Time:
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12:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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12:45
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Service Start Time:
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13:00
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Details Of Part 2:
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Riders not participating in the procession will stage at the
DFW National Cemetery at 1215 for a briefing at 1230 to then
proceed to Shelter A, set flags, and await the arrival of the
procession. Riders will stand tall and silent during the
committal service, after which flags will be returned to the
storage locker and riders will be debriefed and dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point
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DFW National Cemetery
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Staging Address For Part 2
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75221
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Map To Staging Area:
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- Map To Staging Area At
DFW National Cemetery.
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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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Mike Goebel,
mtgoebel49@gmail.com, (469) 371-2116
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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.
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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!
- We 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.
- 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.
- Let's always remember to keep the motorcycle and voice
noise to a minimum when arriving and leaving the shelters.
- 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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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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