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Patriot's Name:
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CPL Frank H. Medrano
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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WWII Veteran: 133rd Field Artillery; saw action in
Normandy, Belgium, and Germany
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.guerrero-dean.com/obituaries/Frank-Medrano/#!/Obituary
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Obituary Highlights:
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Frank Hernandez Medrano, 91, died peacefully at his home in Dallas on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Frank was born on December 2, 1923, the son of the late Miguel Medrano and the late Juanita Hernandez Medrano. At the beginning of World War II, Frank would join the US Army. His service would include tours in Normandy, Belgium and Germany where he would serve with the 133rd Field Artillery Battalion as a medic.
After his military service, he would return to Dallas where he would settle into a job with Gifford-Hill. He would retire at the age of 66 after a long-tenured time of service, working many faithful hours as a supervisor.
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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 Mass of Christian Burial and 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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Mass of Christian Burial followed by Interment Service:
Friday, September 12, 2014; 12:00 PM
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Mission Date:
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Sep 12, 2014 - Friday
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Staging Time:
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11:00
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Briefing Time:
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11:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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11:30
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Service Start Time:
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12:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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The Patriot Guard Riders will stage adjacent to the North
Mausoleum as directed by the Ride Captain. Following the
Mission Briefing, Riders will stand the Flag Line for the
Mass of Christian Burial of CPL Medrano. After the start of
the Service, Flags will be furled and the Riders will
relocate the short distance to the Cemetery and stand the
Flag Line for the Interment Service, which is scheduled to
immediately follow the Mass of Christian Burial. 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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Calvary Hill North Mausoleum/Cemetery
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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3235 Lombardy Lane
Dallas, Texas 75228
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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https://goo.gl/maps/dpjjB
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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.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!
- 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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