Clyde Irwin Gunn
US Navy
MRC – Buster Metzger
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Navy | |
| Military Service
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Clyde served 1969 – 1973 as a Radarman, including 2 ½ years sea service. Awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal | |
| Campaigns | Vietnam Era | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral Service, Procession, and Interment Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC
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Buster Metzger metzger2152@verizon.net (214) 507-3504 |
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| Ride Captain 2
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Jim Anderson jimmyt5762@yahoo.com (817) 269-1254 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Funeral Service | |
| Mission Date | Wednesday 2024-04-03 | |
| Staging Time | 1000 | |
| Briefing Time | 1015 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1030 | |
| Starting Time | 1100 | |
| Staging Point | Wade Funeral Home | |
| Staging Address
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4140 W Pioneer Pkwy Arlington, TX 76013 |
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| Staging Area Map | Link to Map | |
| Details | Riders will stage at the funeral home to be briefed about our hero and this service. Riders will proceed to establish the Flag Line, and prepare to receive the Gunn family and friends. Following the service, we will return the flags to the support vehicle where riders will be debriefed and dismissed. | |
| Support | Yes David Smith | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Procession | |
| Mission Date | Wednesday 2024-04-03 | |
| Staging Time | 1130 | |
| Briefing Time | 1145 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1200 | |
| Starting Time | 1215 | |
| Staging Point | Wade Funeral Home | |
| Staging Address
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4140 W Pioneer Pkwy Arlington, TX 76013 |
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| Staging Area Map | Link to Map | |
| Details
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PGR participation in the procession will be contingent on weather and the continued availability of a 2nd Ride Captain. There will be a safety briefing prior to the procession and all riders staged for the procession to DFW National Cemetery. Upon arrival at the DFWNC Honor Bikes will turn into the assigned staging lane, while the remaining riders will proceed to the designated committal shelter to help set the flags and await the arrival of the procession. | |
| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | RC Will Support | |
Part 3 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Wednesday 2024-04-03 | |
| Staging Time | 1215 | |
| Briefing Time | 1230 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1245 | |
| Starting Time | 1300 | |
| Staging Point | Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery | |
| Staging Address
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211 |
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| Staging Area Map | Link to Map | |
| Details
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Riders not participating in the procession will stage at DFW National Cemetery Information Center to be briefed about our hero and this service, assist with setting flags, and then await the arrival of the funeral coach and family. We will stand tall and silent throughout the service and at the conclusion, flags will be returned to the storage locker and riders will 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. Hopefully 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.