CPO Robert L. McKnight
United States Navy, Retired
Korean War Veteran
Vietnam War Veteran
MRC – Mark Littel
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Retired Military | |
| Military Branch | United States Navy | |
| Military Service | Chief Petty Officer McKnight served in the submarine service of the United States Navy from the 1949 to the early 1971. This included the span of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He started his service as an electrician on diesel submarines, working in the west coast fleet and serving diesel boat fleet. He transitioned to the nuclear submarine force thereafter. He attended the incredibly difficult nuclear submarine training program and served on a series of nuclear submarines in the 1950s-70s. His wife recalls him being gone for years at a time—difficult for both Chief McKnight and his family. His last boat service was on the USS Henry L. Stimpson, SSBN 655. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal 5 times and the SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia. His selfless dedication to the submarine service and the US Navy is to be completely admired and honored. | |
| Campaigns | Korean War (1950 – 1953) Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) |
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| Mission Segments | Visitation/Funeral Service and Interment | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Mark Littel leadscout1979@gmail.com (682) 251-1300 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Funeral Service | |
| Mission Date | Friday, 2024-03-22 | |
| Staging Time | 0915 | |
| Briefing Time | 0930 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 0945 | |
| Starting Time | 1100 | |
| Staging Point | J E Foust & Son Funeral Directors 523 South Main Street Grapevine, TX 76051 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 1 | |
| Details | The family of Chief Petty Officer McKnight has asked the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders to stand a Flag Line at his funeral service and at his interment service and to also serve as Pall Bearers at the funeral home and the cemetery.
After the mission briefing, Riders will establish the Flag Line and prepare to receive the family and guests for the visitation/funeral service. The family has asked the Patriot Guard to serve as serve as Pall Bearers. Once the service begins, flags will be returned to the support vehicle, Riders debriefed and dismissed. |
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| Support | Linda Jones-Kennard | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| 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, Part 2 | |
| Details | After the mission briefing, honor bikes will move to the designated lane. Remaining Riders will move to the designated shelter to establish the Flag Line and prepare to receive the family and guests for the committal service. The family has asked the Patriot Guard to serve as serve as Pall Bearers. At the conclusion of the service, flags will be returned to the shelter, Riders 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.