Patriot's Name:
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MM1 Barney Ray Grogan
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Military Branch:
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United States Navy
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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WWII Veteran
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.jaynesmemorialchapel.com/obituaries/obituary-listings
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Obituary Highlights:
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Barney Ray Grogan, age 91, went to be with his Lord on July 19, 2014. He was born on March 16, 1923, in Edwards, Mississippi, and was raised on a farm. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He moved his family to Texas in 1953 and worked in the coffee industry for over 30 years before he retired.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Sylvia "Sapphire" Miller,
slmiller19@sbcglobal.net, (972) 742-4956
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Ride Captain #2:
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Rick Crabb,
randjcrabb@juno.com, (910) 330-9861
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Mission Summary:
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The family of MM1 Barney Ray Grogan has invited the PGR to
honor this American Veteran by standing a flag line at the
funeral service, followed by a procession to DFW National
Cemetery and to stand a flag line 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 at Longbranch Community Church and
Procession
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Mission Date:
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Jul 23, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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09:00
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Briefing Time:
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09:15
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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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The Patriot Guard
Riders will stage in the Longbranch Community Church parking
lot in Midlothian. Following the briefing, riders will
establish and stand the flag line for the funeral service of
MM1 Grogan. After the start of the service, flags will be
furled and returned to the support truck. Bikes will be
staged for the procession to the DFW National Cemetery. The
safety briefing will be held at that time. There will be an
escort service to assist in the procession.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Longbranch Community Church
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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200 Longbranch Road Midlothian, Texas 76065
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/OwJI9
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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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PART 2:
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Interment at DFW National Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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Jul 23, 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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PGR will stage at the Visitors Center at DFW National
Cemetery to be briefed by ride captain Rick Crabb. If
needed, four honor bikes will be selected. Upon completion
of the briefing, riders will proceed to Shelter A to
establish the flag line and await the arrival of Mr. Grogan,
family, and friends. At the conclusion of the interment
service, flags will be furled and stowed. We will then
debrief and be 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 Parkway 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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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!
- 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.
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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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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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Sylvia "Sapphire" Miller
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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slmiller19@sbcglobal.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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