Ira D. Scott
DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, RETIRED
UNITED STATES ARMY
VIETNAM VETERAN
MRC – BUSTER METZGER
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MISSION SUMMARY |
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| Classification | Retired First Responder and Military Veteran |
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| First Responder Department | Dallas Police Department | |
| Military Branch | United States Army | |
| Military Service | Captain Scott served as a Field Artillery Officer with 2 tours in Vietnam. Awards and decorations include: – Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze star – National Defense Service Medal – Vietnam Campaign Medal w/M60 device – Overseas Service Ribbon – Meritorious Unit Commendation – M16 Expert Badge – Expert Pistol Badge |
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| Campaigns | Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral Service, Procession and Interment | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Buster Metzger metzger2152@verizon.net (214) 507-3504 |
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| Ride Captain 2 | Jim Anderson jimmyt5762@yahoo.com (817) 269-1254 |
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PART 1 |
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| Segment | Funeral Service | |
| Mission Date | Thursday, 03/14/2024 | |
| Staging Time | 0830 | |
| Briefing Time | 0845 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 0900 | |
| Starting Time | 0930 | |
| Staging Point | Immaculate Conception Catholic Church | |
| Staging Address | 610 N.E. 17th Street Grand Prairie, TX 75050 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Parts 1 & 2 | |
| GPS | 32.749895, -96.980603 | |
| Details | Riders will stage at church to be briefed about our hero and this service. We’ll stand the flag line as the family and guests arrive. After the Mass begins, Riders will return the flags to the support vehicle. Riders participating in the procession will receive the safety briefing and stage for departure. | |
| Support | Blaine Danyluk | |
PART 2 |
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| Segment | Procession | |
| Date | Thursday, 03/14/2024 | |
| Staging Time | 0945 | |
| Briefing Time | 1000 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1015 | |
| Starting Time | 1030 | |
| Time(s) Estimated | Yes | |
| Staging Point | Immaculate Conception Catholic Church | |
| Staging Address | 610 N.E. 17th Street Grand Prairie, TX 75050 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Parts 1 & 2 | |
| GPS | 32.749895, -96.980603 | |
| Details | 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 and Riders will be staged for the procession to DFW National Cemetery. Upon arrival at the DFWNC Visitor’s Center, 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. DPD will serve as the escort service. | |
| Procession | Escort Provided | |
PART 3 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Date | Thursday, 03/14/2024 | |
| Staging Time | 1030 | |
| Briefing Time | 1045 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1100 | |
| Starting Time | 1115 | |
| Staging Point | Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery | |
| Staging Address | 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 3 | |
| Details | Riders not participating in the procession, will stage at DFW National Cemetery Information Center to be briefed about our hero and this service. Riders will then proceed to the designated committal shelter, establish the Flag Line, and prepare to receive the family and friends of Captain Scott. Following the service, we will return the flags to the storage locker where 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. 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.