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Patriot's Name:
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A1C Charles Malcolm Kedy
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Military Branch:
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United States Air Force
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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USAF 1958-1966
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.forestridge-fh.com/book-of-memories/1914937/Kedy-Charles/obituary.php?Printable=true
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Obituary Highlights:
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Chuck Kedy, 73, passed away, Thursday, July 24, 2014. Chuck was a Air Force veteran, retired Bell Helicopter employee and longtime member of the American Legion Post 379. He served in a number of community assistance programs for the needy and underprivileged.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Rusty "The Scot" McNab,
rustymcnab@sbcglobal.net, (817) 228-7845
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Ride Captain #2:
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Jim "Weird Andy" Anderson,
weirdandy@hotmail.com,
(817) 269-1254
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Mission Summary:
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Flag Line at Funeral Service followed by Procession to
Interment 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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Funeral Service and Procession: Tuesday, July 29,
2014; 11:00AM
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Mission Date:
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Jul 29, 2014 - Tuesday
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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 1:
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The Patriot Guard Riders will stage in the parking lot of
the Funeral Home. Following the briefing, Riders will stand
the Flag Line for the arrival of Family and friends at the
Funeral Service of A1C Kedy. After the start of the Service,
Flags will be furled, safety briefing conducted, and bikes
staged for the Procession.
A Professional Escort
Service will lead the Procession.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Forest Ridge Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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705 Airport Freeway
Hurst, Texas 76053
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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https://goo.gl/maps/4qWFV
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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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John Watts,
jwwatts@charter.net, (817) 800-0843
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PART 2:
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Interment Service: Tuesday, July 29, 2014; 1:30PM: Shelter C
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Mission Date:
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Jul 29, 2014 - Tuesday
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Staging Time:
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12:45
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Briefing Time:
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13:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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13:15
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Service Start Time:
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13:30
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Details Of Part 2:
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The Patriot Guard Riders will stage at the Visitor's Center.
Following the briefing, Riders will proceed to Shelter C and
stand the Flag Line for the Interment Service of A1C Kedy.
Processional Riders will join the Flag Line upon arrival.
At the conclusion of the Service, Flags will be furled and
Riders dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point
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DFW National Cemetery
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Staging Address For Part 2
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211
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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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John Watts,
jwwatts@charter.net, (817) 800-0843
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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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Rusty "The Scot" McNab
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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rustymcnab@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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