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Patriot's Name:
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SGT Ronald L. Sykes
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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Vietnam Veteran: 82nd Airborne
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.northdallasfuneralhome.com/obituary/9298/
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Obituary Highlights:
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Sykes, Ronald Lewis of Carrollton, TX formerly of New Orleans, LA died Monday, March 17, 2014 at the age of 62 after a lengthy illness. Ron was a proud Veteran of the Vietnam War.
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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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Mission Summary:
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Flag Line at Funeral Service, Procession to Cemetery, Flag
Line at 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 and Procession to Cemetery: Tuesday, March
25, 2015; 10:30 am
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Mission Date:
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Mar 25, 2014 - Tuesday
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Staging Time:
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09:30
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Briefing Time:
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09:45
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:00
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Service Start Time:
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10:30
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Details Of Part 1:
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The Patriot Guard Riders will stage in the parking lot of
the Church. Following the briefing, Riders will stand the
Flag Line for the arrival of Family and friends for the
Funeral Service of SGT Sykes. Following the start of the
Service, Flags will be furled and the Riders briefed and
staged for the Procession to DFW National Cemetery. There
will be about a one hour break between the end of the
Service and the departure to DFW National Cemetery.
A Profession Escort Service will lead the Procession.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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First Baptist Carrollton
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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2400 N. Josey Lane
Carrollton, Texas 75006
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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https://goo.gl/maps/CMErc
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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 Service: Tuesday, March 25, 2014; 2:00pm; Shelter
A
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Mission Date:
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Mar 25, 2014 - Tuesday
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Staging Time:
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13:15
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Briefing Time:
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13:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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13:45
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Service Start Time:
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14:00
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Details Of Part 2:
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Patriot Guard Riders not participating in the Procession
from the Church will stage at the Visitor's Center. When
Shelter A becomes available, Riders will stand the Flag Line
for the Interment Service of SGT Sykes. 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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2500 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 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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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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(To Be Filled In After Submission To National)
Condolences
May Be Offered There.
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