Patriot's Name:
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SSG Andrew Tocheny
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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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Served in WW II and Korea
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Floyd "1st Shirt" Kammerer,
fabfloyd@charter.net,
(817) 690-6475
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Ride Captain #2:
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Brian "Postmaster" Liberty,
Labliberty@yahoo.com,
(979) 702-9097
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Mission Summary:
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The PGR has been asked to participate in the funeral,
procession, and interment of SSG Tocheny.
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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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The PGR has been asked to stand a Flag Line for SSG
Tocheny's Funeral service at Saint John The Apostle Church
located in Richland Hills, TX
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Mission Date:
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Jul 22, 2014 - Tuesday
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Staging Time:
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08:45
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Briefing Time:
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09:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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09:30
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Service Start Time:
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10:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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After the Mission Brief, the Riders will establish the Flag
Line for the funeral Service. Once the service begins, the
flags will be returned to the support vehicle, and the
Riders will receive the Safety Brief and prepare for the
procession to DFW National Cemetery for the interment. We
will have an escort service to provide traffic control.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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ST. John The Apostle Catholic Church
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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7341 Glenview Drive Richland Hills, Texas 76180
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/2TzKTn
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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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B. J. Field,
bjfclassic@yahoo.com, (817) 614-1181
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PART 2:
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Interment Service at DFW National Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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Jul 22, 2014 - Tuesday
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Staging Time:
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13:30
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Briefing Time:
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13:45
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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14:00
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Service Start Time:
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14:15
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Details Of Part 2:
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Riders not participating in Part 1 should proceed to the DFW
National Cemetery Information Center. Staging is at 13:30
followed by a briefing at 13:45. Riders will then proceed to
Shelter B to set flags and await the arrival of the
procession at 14:15 to stand tall and silent during the
Interment service. After the service, riders will be
debriefed and dismissed.
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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 2
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2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas, Texas 75211
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Pre-Formatted 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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Linda Tinnerman,
ltinnerman@att.net, (972) 679-0745
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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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Floyd "1st Shirt" Kammerer
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Chief Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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fabfloyd@charter.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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