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Patriot's Name:
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Russell Eugene Mcllroy
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Active Duty Death
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Additional Military Info:
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Afghanistan-The Honorable Order of Saint
Barbara-Bronze Star
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Link To Obituary:
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http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Russell-McIlroy&lc=4197&pid=171759840&mid=6049938
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Obituary Highlights:
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1 SG Russell Eugene McIlroy, age 53 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on July 8, 2014. Russell was born on July 20, 1960 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of R.E. "Gene" McIlroy and Covie Price McIlroy of Jolly, Texas. He married Deborah Bogart on March 2, 1979 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was a 1 SG in the U.S. Army with 32 years of service.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Jim Murphy,
jim.murphy.1902@gmail.com, (940) 631-1902
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Ride Captain #2:
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Robert Heuchert (In Training),
bheuchert@yahoo.com, (940) 882 9372
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Mission Summary:
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We have been invited by the family of 1/Sgt Russell
E. Mcllroy to stand in his honor. We will place
static flags around the funeral home and stand a
flag line at the family visitation and funeral
service.
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Photo Permission
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We Have Not Asked For Permission At This Time.
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PART 1:
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Family Visitation
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Mission Date:
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Jul 20, 2014 - Sunday
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Staging Time:
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17:00
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Briefing Time:
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17:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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17:30
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Service Start Time:
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18:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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We will place static flags around the funeral home
and stand an honor flag line during the family
visitation Sunday evening. Due to the time length of
the visitation, we will stand the flag line in
shifts. At the conclusion of the visitation, we will
return and furl all flags to the flag truck. We will
have a quick debriefing and be dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Hampton Vaughn Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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1917 Archer City Hwy.
Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
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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 Johnson,
weldermike@aol.com, (940) 224-2872
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PART 2:
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Funeral-Procession-Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Jul 21, 2014 - Monday
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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 2:
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We will place static flags around the funeral home
and stand an honor flag line to receive family and
friends as they arrive for Sgt. Mcllroy's funeral
service. Once services have started, we will dismiss
the flag line and move across the street to
Crestview Memorial Park and reestablish the flag
line for the interment service. Selected big flag
bikes will remain at the funeral home to accompany
the procession. At the conclusion of the services,
we will return and furl all flags to the flag truck.
We will have a quick debriefing and be dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point
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Hampton Vaughn Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 2
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1917 Archer City Hwy.
Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
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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 Johnson,
weldermike@aol.com, (940) 224-2872
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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.
- 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!
- 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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Jim Murphy
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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jim.murphy.1902@gmail.com
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Additional Information:
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We would like to thank the Wise, Montague, Clay, and
Wichita County Sheriff Departments, as well as the
Police Departments of Decatur and Bowie, the Wichita
Falls Motors Unit, and all the municipal and
volunteer fire departments for a job well done in
SGT Mcllroy's final ride home to Wichita Falls from
DFW Airport Friday evening.
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