Date

Sep 27 2024
Expired!

Time

10:15 - 10:15

CWO John McCune

US Army
MRC – Neal Puckett


National Link


Mission Photos

Mission Summary

Classification

Retired Military

Military Branch

United States Army

Military Service

Nearly 28 years
Biomechanics Electronics Technician

Mission Segments

Inurnment Service

Obituary

Link to Obituary

Photo Permission

Unknown

MRC

Neal Puckett

napucketttx@gmail.com

(202) 676-6860

Part 1

Segment

Inurnment Service

Mission Date

Friday 2024-09-27

Staging Time

1015

Briefing Time

1030

In Position/KSU Time

1045

Starting Time

1100

Staging Point

Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, TX 75211

Map Link

Map to Staging

GPS

32.718086, -96.947079

Details

Riders will stage at the DFWNC Public Information Center to receive the mission briefing. Honor bikes will be selected and move to the staging lane. Remaining riders will proceed to the designated committal shelter, place the flags and stand the flag line during the arrival of guests and then move to a shaded area for the remainder of the service. When directed by the MRC, riders will return the flags to storage. MRC will then debrief and dismiss the riders.

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.