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National Link |
Mission PDF |
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Mission Summary
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Classification
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Retired Military
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Military Branch
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United States Air Force
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Military Service
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Retired after serving 38 years, 1953 – 1991, as a Crew Chief, Flight Chief, helped start the reserve unit in Fort Worth.
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Campaigns
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Cold War (1947 - 1991)
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Mission Segments
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Funeral Service, Interment Service
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Obituary
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Link to Obituary
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Photo Permission
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Yes
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MRC
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Buster Metzger
metzger2152@verizon.net
(214) 507-3504
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Ride Captain 2
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Dan Mathys
pgrdan1@gmail.com
(817) 300-5542
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Part 1
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Segment
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Funeral Service
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Mission Date
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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Staging Time
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1330
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Briefing Time
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1345
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In Position/KSU Time
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1400
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Starting Time
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1430
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Staging Point
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Greenwood Funeral Home
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Staging Address
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3100 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Map Link
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Link to Map
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Details
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Riders will stage at the funeral home to be briefed about our hero and this service. After the briefing, riders will stand tall and silent while family and friends arrive. Once the service begins, flags will be furled and returned to the support vehicle.
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Support
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Yes Jack Beauchamp
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Part 2
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Segment
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Interment Service
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Mission Date
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Saturday, May 27, 2023
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Staging Time
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1015
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Briefing Time
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1030
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In Position/KSU Time
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1045
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Starting Time
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1100
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Time(s) Estimated
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No
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Staging Point
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Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
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Staging Address
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211
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Map Link
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Link to Map
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Details
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Riders will stage at DFW National Cemetery Information Center to be briefed about our hero and this service. At that time, honor bikes will be identified and moved to the Staging Lane. All remaining riders will proceed to the designated committal shelter, establish the Flag Line, and prepare to receive Jerry’s family and friends. After the service, flags will be returned to the storage locker/vehicle and riders will be debriefed and dismissed.
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Support
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Flags Only; please bring your own water.
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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.