Patriot's Name:
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Sgt. Michael E. Thom
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Active Duty Death
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=michael-e-thom&pid=172303359
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Obituary Highlights:
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Sgt. Michael E. Thom, 26, passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2014.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Brian "Postmaster" Liberty,
Labliberty@yahoo.com,
(979) 702-9097
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Ride Captain #2:
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Ken "Chigger" DuBois,
Kend0715@gmail.com, (817) 879-9420
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Mission Summary:
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The family of Sgt. Michael Thom has asked the Patriot Guard
Riders to Stand The Flag line at DFW National Cemetery for
his Interment.
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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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Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Sep 03, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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13:00
13:30
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Briefing Time:
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13:15
13:45
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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13:30
14:00
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Service Start Time:
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14:00
14:15
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Details Of Part 1:
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Riders should stage at the DFW National Cemetery Visitation
Center. After the briefing, big flag bikes will be chosen
and staged in Lane B, the rest of the riders will go to
Shelter "B" and establish the Flag Line and prepare to
receive family and friends. Riders will stand tall and
silent during the service, to be debriefed and dismissed
after the service.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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DFW National Cemetery Visitation Center
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211
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Map To Staging Areas:
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- Map To Staging Area At
DFW National Cemetery.
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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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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!
- 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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Brian "Postmaster" Liberty
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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Labliberty@yahoo.com
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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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