Charles W. Armstrong
United States Army
Vietnam Veteran
MRC – Mario Sandone
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Army | |
| Military Service | Charles William Armstrong was inducted into the US Army in April of 1965 and was honorably discharged from active duty in January of 1967. During his service he spent 1 year, 4 months & 24 days in Foreign Service (USARPAC). He attained the rank of T-SGT (E5) and was awarded the following medals and ribbons: – Army Commendation Medal w/V device – National Defense Service Medal – Vietnam Service Medal – Vietnam Campaign Medal – Sharpshooter M14 – 2 Overseas Service Bars |
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| Campaigns | Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral Service and Interment | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Unknown | |
| MRC | Mario Sandone msandone@yahoo.com (214) 232-2722 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Funeral Service | |
| Mission Date | Tuesday 2024-04-09 | |
| Staging Time | 1000 | |
| Briefing Time | 1015 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1030 | |
| Starting Time | 1100 | |
| Staging Point | New Hope Funeral Home 500 East Highway 80 Sunnyvale, TX 75182 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 1 | |
| Details | We will assemble at the support vehicle for a mission briefing and assist with flag line establishment. We will man the flag line at the appropriate time to honor our Vietnam Veteran, Charles William Armstrong, and greet his family and friends. The COA will be presented at the Interment Service. After the Funeral Service begins, we will strike the flag line, stow the flags in the support vehicle, be debriefed and dismissed. There will not be a procession to DFWNC. | |
| Support | Blaine Danyluk | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Tuesday 2024-04-09 | |
| Staging Time | 1330 | |
| Briefing Time | 1345 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1400 | |
| Starting Time | 1415 | |
| Staging Point | Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 2 | |
| Details | We will assemble at the Visitors Information Center for a briefing and big flag bike selection. After the briefing, big flag bikes will move into position at the lanes – all others may proceed to the commitment shelter to establish the flag line and await the procession of our Veteran. At the direction of the MRC, we will strike the flag line, stow the flags, be debriefed and dismissed. | |
| Support | Flags only; please bring your own water. | |
*** 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.
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. It should be noted that excessive use of alcohol, coffee, tea, or sodas act as diuretics and tend to dehydrate rather than hydrate. The use of Powerade or Gatorade or any of the small packets of powder designed to help replace the electrolytes lost from perspiration is important. The use of cooling towels is important also as they tend to help keep your body temperature down.
If at any time you feel the need, let someone know that you are stepping away from the Flag Line, and find a cool spot to get out of the heat. Don’t wait until your body collapses. It is much easier to take a seat and get a cold towel rather than to call EMS for heat stroke. The family will understand. If this does occur, please have your emergency card on you so that we can notify a family member. Hope-fully the break will be all you need. Secondly, if you are riding a bike, please be sure to hydrate again before making the ride home. Take another 10-15 minutes to cool down then start the ride. Ideally, stop at an air-conditioned restaurant for something to eat.
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.