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Mission Summary
Classification	Military Veteran
Military Branch	United States Army
Campaigns	Vietnam War (1962 - 1975)
Mission Segments	Interment Service
Obituary	Link to Obituary
Photo Permission	Yes
MRC	Rusty McNab rustymcnab@sbcglobal.net (817) 228-7845
Part 1
Segment	Interment Service
Mission Date	Thursday, January 14, 2021
Staging Time	0930
Briefing Time	0945
In Position/KSU Time	1000
Starting Time	1015
Staging Point	Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
Staging Address	2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas, TX 75211
Map Link	Link to Map
Details	The Patriot Guard Riders will stage at the Visitor’s Center, DFW National Cemetery. Following the mission briefing, Big Flag Honor Bikes will move to the staging lane and prepare to escort the Coach. The remaining Riders will proceed to the Shelter and stand the Flag Line for the Committal Service of Mr. Dowdy. At the conclusion of the Service, Flags will be furled and Riders dismissed. Social distancing will be maintained and face coverings utilized.
Support	No

*** SAFETY NOTICE ***

Before volunteering and/or attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below.

Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards.

Anyone attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk.

Funeral Processions/Escorts

EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession. 

At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way.  Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.

If you choose to fly a flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic. 

High Temperatures

It's every RIDER'S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to hydrate prior to attending a mission. 

Begin drinking water the night before.  Drink water when you wake up and continue drinking water all day to ensure your body stays hydrated.