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David Rice
US Army
Cold War Veteran
MRC - Dan Mathys
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Mission Summary |
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Classification |
Military Veteran |
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Military Branch |
United States Army |
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Military Service |
Mr. Rice honorably served in the United States Army from October 6, 1959, until January 24, 1962, as a Missileman, with 1 year and 8 months spent overseas. |
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Campaigns |
Cold War (1947- 1991) |
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Mission Segments |
Funeral Service & Interment Service |
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Obituary |
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Photo Permission |
Yes |
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MRC |
Dan Mathys (817) 300-5542 |
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Part 1 |
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Funeral Service |
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Mission Date |
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
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Staging Time |
0930 |
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Briefing Time |
0945 |
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In Position/KSU Time |
1000 |
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Starting Time |
1030 |
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Staging Point |
Laurel Land Funeral Home |
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Staging Address |
7100 Crowley Road Fort Worth, TX 76134 |
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Details |
Riders will stage in the rear parking lot and prepare the flag line. The Visitation will be in progress as we prepare. Once the service begins, we will store the flags and relocate to DFW National. |
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Support |
RC Will Support |
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Part 2 |
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Interment Service |
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Mission Date |
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
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Staging Time |
1315 |
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Briefing Time |
1330 |
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In Position/KSU Time |
1345 |
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Starting Time |
1400 |
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Time(s) Estimated |
No |
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Staging Point |
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery |
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Staging Address |
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 |
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Details |
After the Mission Briefing, honor bikes will be identified and moved to the Staging Lane, if needed, to accompany the procession. The remainder of the Riders will proceed to the designated Committal Shelter, establish the Flag Line, and prepare to receive Mr. Rice’s family and friends. When directed by the MRC, the Riders will return the flags to storage, be debriefed, and dismissed. |
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Support |
RC Will Support |
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*** 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.
