Jerry R. King
US Army
Vietnam Veteran
MRC – Buster Metzger
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch or First Responder | United States Army | |
| Military Service | Jerry served in the US Army, for 3 years, from March ’71- March ‘74, as a stock control, payroll and accounting specialist, with one tour in Vietnam. Awards and decorations include: – National Defense Service Medal – Vietnam Service Medal – Vietnam Campaign Medal w/M60 Device |
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| Campaigns | Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) | |
| Mission Segments | Procession and Interment | |
| Obituary | MRC will brief | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Buster Metzger metzger2152@verizon.net (214) 507-3504 |
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| Ride Captain 2 | Darl Easton darl444@msn.com (817) 296-5123 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Procession | |
| Mission Date | Thursday 2024-03-21 | |
| Staging Time | 0945 | |
| Briefing Time | 1000 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1015 | |
| Starting Time | 1030 | |
| Staging Point | Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062 |
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| Map to Staging | Map to Staging, Part 1 | |
| 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 prior to the procession to DFW National Cemetery. Upon arrival at the DFWNC Visitor’s Center, Honor Bikes will turn into the assigned staging lane. | |
| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | None | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Thursday 2024-03-21 | |
| Staging Time | 1030 | |
| Briefing Time | 1045 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1100 | |
| Starting Time | 1115 | |
| Staging Point | Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 |
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| Map to Staging | Map to Staging, Part 2 | |
| Details | Riders not participating in the procession will assist with setting flags at the designated committal shelter to help set the flags and then await the arrival of the funeral coach and family. We will stand tall and silent throughout the interment 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. 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.