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Patriot's Name:
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MSgt Edward E. Ferrell
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Classification:
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Retired From Military
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Additional Military Info:
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U. S. Air Force (Ret.): 1951-1973; Veteran, Korea, and
Vietnam
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.legacy.com/funerals/greenwood-fortworth/obituary.aspx?n=edward-e-ferrell&pid=172450690
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Obituary Highlights:
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Born June 13, 1934. Died September 11, 2014. He was 80 years old. He was the son of Doyle Ferrell, a Hale County Sheriff for 40 years, and Mildred Snodgrass Ferrell, a loving housewife and mother of 8 children. He married Marianne Dykes on March 27, 1955 and they were happily married for 51 years until she passed away in 2006. Edward joined the Air Force in 1951 at age 17 serving as a gunner on B-29s, RB-50s, B-36s, and B-52s across two wars in Korea and Vietnam. He retired after 22 years in 1973 at the rank of Master Sergeant.
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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 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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Interment Service: Wednesday, September 17, 2014; 3:00PM
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Mission Date:
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Sep 17, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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14:00
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Briefing Time:
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14:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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14:30
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Service Start Time:
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15:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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The Patriot Guard Riders will stage at Greenwood Cemetery
adjacent to the Interment site as directed by the Ride
Captain. Following the Mission Briefing, Riders will stand
the Flag Line for the Interment Service of MSgt Ferrell. 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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Greenwood Cemetery
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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3100 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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https://goo.gl/maps/8po3Q
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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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Mike Goebel,
mtgoebel49@gmail.com, (469) 371-2116
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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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