North Texas Patriot Guard Riders
Red River Area (Wichita Falls)
F I N A L    I T I N E R A R Y

Patriot's Name:

Harold Lee Decker

Military Branch:

United States Army

Classification:

Veteran

Additional Military Info:

Veteran of WWII

Link To Obituary:

http://www.timesrecordnews.com/obituaries/obdecker_95260586

Obituary Highlights:

Harold Lee Decker, 95, of Wichita Falls, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. A son of the late Lillie Lee (Vestal) and David Daniel Decker, Harold was born on October 14, 1918, in Archer County, Texas. He worked as a farmer and a mechanic prior to his retirement.

Mission Ride Captain:

Barbara "BJ" Johnson, brbjo@aol.com, (940) 642-5324

Mission Summary:

We will place static flags around the perimeter of the church as well as stand an honor line at the entrance for the funeral service. We will also place flags and stand an honor line for the interment service at the cemetery.

The number of these WWII Heroes is dwindling each day. We need to do our utmost to remember what these men and women sacrificed to save the world from tyranny. This is one of the few chances we have to do just that.

Photo Permission

We Have Not Asked For Permission At This Time.

PART 1:

Funeral service

Mission Date:

Jul 24, 2014 - Thursday

Staging Time:

14:00

Briefing Time:

14:25

In Position Time Or KSU:

14:35

Service Start Time:

15:00

Details Of Part 1:

We will place flags around the street sides of the church then we will stand an honor flag line at the entrance of the church for the arrival of the friends and family of this Hero. Once the service starts, we will furl our flags and prepare for the short trip east on Southwest Parkway to Rosemont Cemetery and set up for the interment service. We will leave a limited number of honor bikes at the church to accompany the coach to the cemetery.

Name Of Staging Point:

Trinity United Methodist Church

Staging Address For Part 1:

5800 Southwest Pkwy
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:

- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.

Support Person For Part 1:

Mike Johnson, weldermike@aol.com, (940) 224-2872

PART 2:

Interment service

Mission Date:

Jul 24, 2014 - Thursday

Staging Time:

15:10

Briefing Time:

15:25

In Position Time Or KSU:

15:35

Service Start Time:

15:55

Details Of Part 2:

Please remember the staging and in-place times at the cemetery are approximate as they are dependent upon the length of the funeral service. Upon arrival at the cemetery, we will prepare our flag lines for the interment service. Upon completion of the service, we will stow our flags and we will have a short de-brief and be dismissed.

Name Of Staging Point

Rosemont Cemetery

Staging Address For Part 2

4441 Southwest Parkway
Wichita Falls, Texas

Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:

- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.

Support Person For Part 2:

Mike Johnson, weldermike@aol.com, (940) 224-2872

Weather Forecast:
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Comments:

- 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.

- 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.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Mike "Weldermike" Johnson

Chief Ride Captain

Submitted By:

weldermike@aol.com

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