National  Link		Mission PDF
Mission Summary
Classification	Military Veteran
Military Branch	United States Army
Military Service	Joe Gray honorably served in the United States Army from October 1966 until August 1968. His awards include the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal.
Campaigns	Vietnam War (1962 - 1975)
Mission Segments	Interment Service
Obituary	Link to Obituary
Photo Permission	Yes
MRC	Darl Easton  darl444@msn.com  (817) 296-5123
Part 1
Segment	Interment Service
Mission Date	Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Staging Time	1330
Briefing Time	1345
In Position/KSU Time	1400
Starting Time	1415
Staging Point	Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
Staging Address	2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211
Map Link	Link to Map
Details	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 Mr. Gray's family and friends. Following the service, flags will be stored, and riders debriefed and dismissed. Note: Mr. Gray is a previous PGR member.
Support	Flags Only; please bring your own water.

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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. 

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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.