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Patriot's Name:
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Cpl. Kenneth Wade Griffin
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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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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.resthavenfuneral.com/Obituaries/obituaries-detail.cfm?method=2&id=2934
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Obituary Highlights:
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Kenneth Wade Griffin, age 50 of Rowlett, TX, passed away September 3, 2014. He was born March 26,1964 in Murphysboro, IL, to Kenneth Eugene & Sharon Kay (Stallings) Griffin. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later in the Marine Corps Reserves. He worked as a consultant in the aircraft fuel system industry and was
President of the Shields of Honor Motorcycle Club.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Garland "PAPA" Raney,
papa@ntxpgr.org, (214) 608-7289
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Mission Summary:
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The family has ask the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line at
the funeral service followed by a procession to the cemetery
and a flag line at the 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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Flag
line at funeral service and procession to cemetery.
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Mission Date:
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Sep 06, 2014 - Saturday
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Staging Time:
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12:00
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Briefing Time:
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12:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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12:30
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Service Start Time:
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13:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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The family of Kenneth Wade Griffin has ask the Patriot Guard
to join them in honoring their love one and a former Marine.
The Guard will stage at Rest Haven Funeral Home at 1200 on
9/6/2014. The flags will be put in place, a briefing held,
and at the approved time, the flag line will be manned and
await the arrival of family and friends. After the service,
starts the flags will be returned to the support truck, a
safety briefing held, and riders put in order for the
procession to the cemetery. An escort service will be
provided to get us to the cemetery. Those riders not wanting
to be in the procession can comply with part 2 of this
mission.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Rest Haven Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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2500 Texas 66
Rockwall , Texas 75087
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/jcC8U
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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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PART 2:
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Interment service.
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Mission Date:
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Sep 06, 2014 - Saturday
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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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The flags will be put in place and the flag line manned as
we await the arrival of Kenneth and his family and friends.
After the service, the flags will be furled and put away, a
debriefing held and the riders dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point
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Dugan Cemetery (IOOF)
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Staging Address For Part 2
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Hwy 6
Caddo Mills, Texas 75135
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://goo.gl/maps/QXT7J
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Latitude
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33.060328
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Longitude
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-96.249188
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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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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.ntxpgr.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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Garland "PAPA" Raney
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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paparedcap@hotmail.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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