Thomas W. Kiker
US Navy
MRC – Mark Ingersoll
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Navy | |
| Military Service | Mr. Kiker enlisted in the Navy on 13 OCT 61 for four years. However, his active duty time was involuntarily extended to 11 FEB 66. His last active duty assignment was aboard the USS Lexington (CVS-16), an Essex-class Aircraft Carrier, which is now a museum in Corpus Christi. Mr. Kiker’s last rank held was Petty Officer 2nd Class, and his rating was AO-2 (Aviation Ordinanceman). | |
| Campaigns | Vietnam Era | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Mark Ingersoll bluhog@patriotguard.org (972) 937-2875 |
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| Segment | Funeral Service | |
| Mission Date | Friday 2024-04-26 | |
| Staging Time | 0900 | |
| Briefing Time | 0915 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 0930 | |
| Starting Time | 1000 | |
| Staging Point | Waxahachie Funeral Home 1201 West Highway 287 Bypass Waxahachie, TX 75165 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging | |
| GPS | 32.421201, -96.848394 | |
| Details | The family of Thomas W. Kiker has invited the PGR to join them in honoring the military service of their loved one. We will do so by standing the flag line at his funeral service.
We will stage at the north end of the parking lot where we will conduct the mission briefing. We will assist the support person in setting the flag line. We will stand the flag line until just prior to the start of the service, at which time we’ll reposition to the rear of the chapel in preparation for the certificate presentation following military honors. Following our participation in the service, we will retrieve the flags, return them to the support vehicle where they will be furled and stowed. Following the debriefing, all Riders will be dismissed. |
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| Support | Dewey Dyer | |
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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
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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.
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