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Patriot's Name:
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LCpl Scott Michael Burkett
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Military Branch:
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United States Marine Corps
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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Cold War
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.mulkeymasonlewisville.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2617031&fh_id=12284
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Obituary Highlights:
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Scott Burkett, age 51, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at his home. He was born February 8, 1963 in Peoria, Illinois to Michael J. Burkett and Georgianna Fraizer Burkett. Scott was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
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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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Mission Summary:
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This is a two - day mission.
Part
1: The funeral will be Tuesday July 29, 2014, at 17:30, at
Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville TX.
Part 2:
The Interment service will be Wednesday July 30, at 11:00.
at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
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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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We have been asked by the Burkett family to stand honors for
the funeral service of LCpl. Burkett.
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Mission Date:
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Jul 29, 2014 - Tuesday
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Staging Time:
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16:15
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Briefing Time:
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16:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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17:00
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Service Start Time:
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17:30
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Details Of Part 1:
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After the briefing we will post the flags and prepare to
stand the Flag Line. After the service has started the Ride
Captain will make the decision when to remove the flag line.
The flags will be returned to the support vehicle, and a
debrief will be held and the riders will be dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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740 S. Edmonds Lane
Lewisville, Texas 75067
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/W29UQN
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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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David Smith,
dsmithpgr@gmail.com ,(682) 551-1731
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PART 2:
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Interment Service DFW National Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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Jul 30, 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 2:
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Staging is at 10:00 followed by a briefing at 10:20 Riders
will then proceed to Shelter A to set flags and await the
arrival of LCpl. Scott Burkett. Upon his arrival we will
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 Information 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 Is Uncertain At This Time.
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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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