Kenneth L. Yelle
[NO EMAIL NOTIFICATION]
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II VETERAN
KOREAN WAR VETERAN
MRC – BILL KUSHNIR
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MISSION SUMMARY |
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Navy | |
| Military Service | Mr. Yelle enlisted in the United States Navy in February 1945 serving for serving for 18 months. He achieved the rank of Pharmacists Mate Third Class before his Honorable Discharge on 18 August 1946. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal and the American Area Campaign Medal.
He returned to active duty on 7 May 1951 to serve for fifteen months in Korea as a Hospital Corpsman with the 1st Marine Division. He received his second Honorable Discharge on 15 August 1952. He was awarded the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. |
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| Campaigns | World War II (1941 – 1945), Korean War (1950 – 1953) | |
| Mission Segments | Inurnment Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Bill Kushnir bpkush@gte.net (214) 995-1536 |
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PART 1 |
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| Segment | Inurnment Service | |
| Mission Date | Wednesday, 03/27/2024 | |
| Staging Time | 1215 | |
| Briefing Time | 1230 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1245 | |
| Starting Time | 1300 | |
| Staging Point | Pecan Grove Cemetery | |
| Staging Address | 201 Harry McKillop Boulevard McKinney, TX 75069 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging | |
| GPS | 33.176808, -96.613876 | |
| Details | Riders will stage at the gravesite to await the arrival of family and friends. His remains will be transported by his daughter. Riders will stand tall and silent during the committal service and will return flags to the support vehicle when directed by the MRC who will then debrief and dismiss. | |
| Support | RC Will Support | |
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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.