Juan Cerda
US ARMY
VIETNAM COMBAT VETERAN
MRC – MARK INGERSOLL
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MISSION SUMMARY |
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Army | |
| Military Service | On 25 FEB 1964, following a brief time as an Army Reservist, Private (E-2) Juan Cerda transferred to the regular Army. He served a total of 3 years, 7 months, 2 days before his Honorable Discharge as a Sergeant (E-5) on 24 FEB 1967. He spent 11 months and 10 days of his enlistment as a Light Weapons Infantryman in Vietnam. His awards and decorations include: – Combat Infantryman’s Badge – Air Medal – Army Commendation Medal – Good Conduct Medal – National Defense Service Medal – Vietnam Service Medal – Vietnam Campaign Medal – Expert; Recoilless Rifle – Marksman; Pistol – Marksman; Rifle |
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| Campaigns | Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) | |
| Mission Segments | Interment Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Mark Ingersoll bluhog@patriotguard.org (972) 937-2875 |
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PART 1 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Thursday, 03/14/2024 | |
| Staging Time | 1215 | |
| Briefing Time | 1230 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1245 | |
| Starting Time | 1300 | |
| Staging Point | Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging | |
| Details | The family of Juan Cerda has invited the PGR to join them in honoring the military service of their loved one. We will do so by standing the flag line at his committal service.
We will stage at the DFW National Cemetery Visitors’ Center where we will conduct the mission briefing. Honor bikes will be selected and repositioned in the applicable staging lane. The remaining Riders will proceed to the assigned shelter where they will assist as needed in setting the flag line and prepare for the arrival of Mr. Cerda, his family and friends. At the conclusion of the service, and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will retrieve the flags, return them to storage where they will be furled and stowed. Following the debriefing, all Riders will be dismissed. |
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| 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.