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Patriot's Name:
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PVT Travis Wheeler
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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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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.williamsfuneral.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1396979
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Obituary Highlights:
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Travis Edward (Ted) Wheeler, age 79, of Garland, TX passed away Monday, Sept 8, 2014. He was born Aug 28, 1935 in Dallas, TX to Robert Anthony and Mary Susan Cagle Wheeler.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Bill "Zippy-K" Kushnir,
bpkush@gte.net, (214) 995-1536
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Ride Captain #2:
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Jammie "J HAWK" Yaw,
jammie972@yahoo.com, (972) 467-0724
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Mission Summary:
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The family has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at the
funeral service, participate in the procession from the
funeral home to the cemetery, and to stand a flag line there
for the interment service. Our assistance as pallbearers may
also be required.
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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
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Mission Date:
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Sep 11, 2014 - Thursday
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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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Riders will stage at the funeral home to be briefed and to
stand tall and silent as family and friends arrive. After
the service begins, flags will be returned to the support
vehicle. Riders will then receive a safety briefing, honor
bikes will be selected, and all riders staged for the
procession to the cemetery.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Williams Funeral Directors
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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1600 S Garland Ave
Garland, Texas 75040
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/zaOVk
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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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James Pogue,
wulfenstien@yahoo.com, (469) 964-2307
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PART 2:
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Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Sep 11, 2014 - Thursday
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Staging Time:
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13:45
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Briefing Time:
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14:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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14:15
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Service Start Time:
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14:30
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Details Of Part 2:
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Those riders not participating in Part One will stage at the
cemetery to be briefed and to establish a flag line and
await the arrival of the procession. Riders in the
procession will quickly dismount and join the flag line.
Riders will stand tall and silent until the completion of
the service, after which flags will be returned to the flag
vehicle. Riders will then be debriefed and dismissed.
NOTE: Service time of 14:30 is approximate.
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Name Of Staging Point
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Restland Cemetery
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Staging Address For Part 2
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9220 Restland Rd
Dallas, Texas 75243
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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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James Pogue,
wulfenstien@yahoo.com, (469) 964-2307
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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.
- 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!
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Bill "Zippy-K" Kushnir
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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bpkush@gte.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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