Nelson Baker
US Army
MRC – Barbara Johnson
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Army | |
| Military Service | He was in the U.S. Army from 1969 until 1971, serving in Vietnam in the 5th U.S. Army Artillery. He was also a member of the Patriot Guard. | |
| Campaigns | Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral Service, Procession, and Interment Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Mike Johnson
(940) 224-2872 |
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| Ride Captain 2 | Barbara Johnson
(940) 642-5324 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Funeral Service | |
| Mission Date | Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
| Staging Time | 1300 | |
| Briefing Time | 1320 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1330 | |
| Starting Time | 1400 | |
| Staging Point | Sullivan Funeral Home | |
| Staging Address | 1801 Houston
Vernon, TX 76384 |
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| Map Link | Link to Map | |
| GPS | 34.15238547177682, -99.28874459109437 | |
| Details | We will stage at the funeral home to prepare to stand honors for Nelson Baker, Vietnam veteran and PGR member. We will stand honors as the family and friends of our hero arrive. Once the service begins, we will return our flags to the support vehicle and prepare for the short procession to the cemetery. | |
| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | Yes, RC Will Support | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Procession | |
| Mission Date | Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
| Staging Time | 1420 | |
| Briefing Time | 1420 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1430 | |
| Starting Time | 1440 | |
| Time(s) Estimated | Yes | |
| Staging Point | Sullivan Funeral Home | |
| Staging Address | 1801 Houston
Vernon, TX 76384 |
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| Map Link | Link to Map | |
| GPS | 34.15238547177682, -99.28874459109437 | |
| Details | When the service is complete, we will be accompanying the procession the short distance to the cemetery. The distance is approximately 3 miles. In Vernon we usually have LEO lead us. | |
| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | No | |
Part 3 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | |
| Staging Time | 1450 | |
| Briefing Time | 1455 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1500 | |
| Starting Time | 1510 | |
| Time(s) Estimated | Yes | |
| Staging Point | Eastview Memorial Cemetery | |
| Staging Address | 8271 County Rd 105 S
Vernon, TX 76384 |
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| Map Link | Link to Map | |
| GPS | 34.14698926485119, -99.23231346147803 | |
| Details | The support people will have flags up at the grave site when we arrive. We will dismount our bikes and stand honors during the interment and military honors. Upon the completion of the service, we will return our flags to the support vehicle, have a short debrief and be dismissed. | |
| Support | Yes, RC Will Support | |
*** 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. Hopefully 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.