Patrick J. Charles
United States Army
Vietnam Combat Veteran
MRC – Darl Easton
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Army | |
| Military Service | September 1966 – September 1968 – National Defense Service Medal – Vietnam Service Medal – Vietnam Campaign Medal – Two Overseas Service Bars – Combat Infantrymans Badge – Marksman Badge M-16 Rifle – Marksman Badge M-60 Machine Gun |
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| Campaigns | Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral Service, Procession and Interment | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Darl Easton darl444@msn.com (817) 296-5123 |
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| Ride Captain 2 | Buster Metzger metzger2152@verizon.net (214) 507-3504 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Funeral Service and Procession | |
| Mission Date | Friday 2024-04-05 | |
| Staging Time | 1000 | |
| Briefing Time | 1015 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1030 | |
| Starting Time | 1100 | |
| Staging Point | Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church | |
| Staging Address | 2100 North Davis Drive Arlington, TX 76012 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 1 | |
| Details | The PGR will stage in the parking lot of the church for a briefing, to set the flag line, and stand tall and silent as family and friend arrive for the funeral service. After the service begins the flag line will be secured and riders debriefed. Honor bikes riders will be briefed prior to the procession. | |
| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | Blaine Danyluk | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Friday 2024-04-05 | |
| Staging Time | 1245 | |
| Briefing Time | 1300 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1315 | |
| Starting Time | 1330 | |
| Staging Point | Moore Memorial Gardens 1219 North Davis Drive Arlington, TX 76012 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 2 | |
| Details | The PGR will stage at cemetery for a briefing, set the flag line, and stand tall and silent as the procession arrives and during the interment service. The PGR Certificate of Appreciation will be presented to the family after the Honor Guard present the Service Flag. | |
| Support | Blaine Danyluk | |
*** 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.