Homer McBride
US Army National Guard
MRC – Mike Moore
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Army National Guard | |
| Military Service | Mr. McBride served three years, May 1952 thru May 1955 as an “Inter Speed Radio Operator (1740)”, he achieved the rank of Corporal. No other information available. | |
| Campaigns | Korean War (1950 – 1953) | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral Service, Procession and Interment | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Mike Moore
(817) 228-3240 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Visitation prior, Funeral Service, Procession | |
| Mission Date | Friday 2024-05-03 | |
| Staging Time | 1300 | |
| Briefing Time | 1315 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1330 | |
| Starting Time | 1400 | |
| Staging Point | Light House Cowboy Church | |
| Staging Address | 6409 S FM 730 Azle, Texas 76020 |
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| Map Link | Link to Staging – Part 1 | |
| Details | Riders will stage at the church to be briefed about our veteran and this mission. A flag line will have been established ahead of the visitation that begins at 13:00. Riders are welcome to come early and stand for the visitation if they wish. Riders will stand “tall and silent” as family and friends arrive for the funeral service between 13:30 – 14:00. At some point we will present our certificate of appreciation to the family. Once the service begins, we will pull our flags and carry them to the support vehicle to be furled and put away. Riders wanting to participate in the procession will have a safety briefing and be lined up to join family and friends in the 7-mile trip to the cemetery. The remaining riders may proceed to the cemetery for part two to help set flags and await the procession. | |
| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | Allan Shelton | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Friday 2024-05-03 | |
| Staging Time | 1430 | |
| Briefing Time | 1445 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1450 | |
| Starting Time | 1500 | |
| Staging Point | Ash Creek Cemetery | |
| Staging Address | South Stewart Street Azle, Texas 76020 |
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| Map Link | Link to Staging – Part 2 | |
| Details | Riders may stage at the cemetery to help set flags and await the procession. Riders will stand “tall and silent” for the interment service that will include military honors. Upon conclusion, when directed, riders will pull the flags and carry them to the support vehicle to be furled and put away. Riders will then be debriefed and dismissed. | |
| Support | Allan Shelton | |
*** 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.