SFC Ronald E. Mitchell
United States Army, Retired
Ride Captain, Patriot Guard Riders
MRC – Wendy Ingersoll
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Retired Military | |
| Military Branch | United States Army | |
| Military Service | Ronald Mitchell served in the US Army for 20 years 16 days (4 years, 5 months & 6 days overseas duty) as a Unit Supply Specialist and a Material Control and Accounting Specialist. He attained the rank of Sergeant First Class at the time of his retirement. Medals and awards include: – Meritorious Unit Commendation – Army Achievement Medal – Good Conduct Medal (6th Award) – Army of Occupation Medal (Germany) – National Defense Service Medal – Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ 1 Bronze Service Star – Army Service Ribbon – Overseas Service Ribbon and Bar – NCO Professional Development Ribbon – Expert Qualification Badge (M-16) – and Driver and Mechanic Badge. |
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| Campaigns | Vietnam Era, Cold War | |
| Mission Segments | Inurnment Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Wendy Ingersoll califbabe55@yahoo.com (817) 991-9021 |
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| Segment | Inurnment Service | |
| Mission Date | Friday 2024-04-19 | |
| Staging Time | 0945 | |
| Briefing Time | 1000 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1015 | |
| Starting Time | 1030 | |
| Staging Point | Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging | |
| Details | We have been invited by the family of SFC Ronald Everett Mitchell to join them in honoring the life and military service of their loved one. We will do this by standing the flag line at his inurnment service. Ron was one of the original members of the Patriot Guard and NTX Patriot Guard, serving as a ride captain from early 2006 until late 2009, after which time he had to step down due to health issues. He will be inurned together with his late wife, Tammie.
We will stage at the Visitor’s Center where the mission brief will be given. The flag bikes will be selected and relocated to the designated staging lane, the remaining riders will then proceed on to the assigned shelter to set the flags and prepare for the arrival of SFC Mitchell, his family and friends. At the conclusion of the committal service, and at the direction of the ride captain, the flags will be retrieved and returned to the shelter storage where they will be furled and stowed. After the post mission brief all riders will be dismissed. |
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| Support | 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. 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.