Ronnie P. Higdon
US Navy
MRC – Buster Metzger
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Navy | |
| Military Service | Ronnie served from Dec 1963 – Jan 1967 as an Interior Communications Electrician Fireman aboard the USS Hancock aircraft carrier. Awards and decorations include: – Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon – National Defense Service Medal – Vietnam Campaign Medal – Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
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| Campaigns | Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral and Interment | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Buster Metzger metzger2152@verizon.net (214) 507-3504 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Funeral Service | |
| Mission Date | Tuesday 2024-04-23 | |
| Staging Time | 1000 | |
| Briefing Time | 1015 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1030 | |
| Starting Time | 1100 | |
| Staging Point | Grand Prairie Funeral Home 733 Dalworth Street Grand Prairie, TX 75050 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 1 | |
| Details | Visitation begins at 9:30 so Riders are welcome to arrive early and rotate on and off the flag line as guests arrive. Riders will stage at the funeral home to be briefed about our hero and this service, establish the Flag Line, and prepare to receive the Higdon family and friends. Following the service, we will return the flags to the support vehicle where riders will be debriefed and dismissed. There will be no procession. | |
| Support | Dan Grider | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Tuesday 2024-04-23 | |
| Staging Time | 1315 | |
| Briefing Time | 1330 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1345 | |
| Starting Time | 1400 | |
| 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 | Riders will stage at DFW National Cemetery Information Center to be briefed about our hero and this service. At that time, honor bikes will be identified and moved to the Staging Lane. All remaining riders will proceed to the designated committal shelter, establish the Flag Line, and prepare to receive Ronnie, his family and friends. Following the service, we will return the flags to the storage locker where riders will be 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.