Patriot's Name:	GY SGT Billy Ballard
Military Branch:	United States Marine Corps
Classification:	Retired From Military
Additional Military Info:	One tour Korea, Two tours Vietnam
Link To Obituary:	http://restlandfuneralhome1-px.rtrk.com/obituaries/Billy-Ballard-2/#!/Obituary
Obituary Highlights:	Billy Wayne Ballard, Gunnery Sergeant USMC, retired, of Plano, Texas & long time resident of East Tawakoni, Texas was born on July 17, 1930 in Davidson, OK and passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, August 28, 2014. Bill's 23 years of distinguished service in the United States Marine Corp, began in November, 1950. He was stationed around the world including American Embassy Duty in Mexico City, active duty in Korea and Vietnam earning him numerous commendations including National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After his retirement Bill joined the Dallas County Sheriff's Department where he continued to serve and protect for the next 18 years.
Mission Ride Captain:	Danny "Grasshopper" Cain, ddakjmeiko@gmail.com, (817) 680-6497
Mission Summary:	The family has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to be a part of GY SGT Billy Ballard Inurnment service at DFW National Cemetery
Photo Permission	We Have Permission To Photograph And Publish Photos On Our WEB Site.
PART 1:	Inurnment Service at DFW National Cemetery
Mission Date:	Sep 18, 2014 - Thursday
Staging Time:	12:15
Briefing Time:	12:30
In Position Time Or KSU:	12:45
Service Start Time:	13:00
Details Of Part 1:	The Patriot Guard Riders will stage at the Visitor's Center, DFW National Cemetery. Following the Mission briefing, Riders will proceed to Shelter C and stand the Flag Line for the Inurnment Service of GY SGT Billy Ballard . At the conclusion of the Service, the Flags will be returned to storage and Riders dismissed.
Staging Address For Part 1:	DFW National Cemetery Information Center 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Texas Dallas
Map To Staging Areas:	- Map To Staging Area At DFW National Cemetery.
Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
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Comments:	- 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! - We will park along the main street close to the designated shelter with 2 bikes side by side as close to the curb and each other as possible so that traffic can get by. - Riders NOT UTILIZING HANDICAPPED PARKING are requested to park as far forward as possible at the Visitor's Center to keep the closest spaces available for other guests. - 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.
Respectfully Submitted By:	Danny "Grasshopper" Cain
	Ride Captain
Submitted By:	ddakjmeiko@gmail.com
Listing On National PGR WEB Site:	Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site: http://www.patriotguard.org

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