National Link		Mission Photos
Mission Summary
Classification	Military Veteran
Military Branch	United States Marine Corps
Military Service	Mr. Rushing served his country with the US Marine Corps from 1965 until 1967 and attained the rank of Corporal. He served one tour of duty in Vietnam and received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze Star, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 Device.
Campaigns	Vietnam War (1962 – 1975)
Mission Segments	Funeral Service, Procession, and Inurnment Service
Obituary	Link to Obituary
Photo Permission	Yes
MRC	Jeffrey Wike jwike1943@gmail.com (817) 301-4293
Ride Captain 2	Chuck McCoy-RCIT magpedler@yahoo.com (940) 230-6236
Ride Captain 3	Bill Kushnir bpkush@gte.net (214) 995-1536
Part 1
Segment	Funeral Service & Procession
Mission Date	Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Staging Time	0830
Briefing Time	0845
In Position/KSU Time	0900
Starting Time	0930
Staging Point	Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home
Staging Address	500 East Main Street Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Map Link	Link to Map
GPS	32.7461580, -96.9979706
Details	The family of Travis Mac Rushing has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor his memory and service to our Country by standing a Flag Line at his funeral service, riding with him one last time, and to stand the Flag Line again at his inurnment service. Riders will stage at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home for a short briefing. We will then establish the Flag Line and “stand tall and silent” as family and friends arrive. It is anticipated that we will present our certificate at the beginning of the service. After the service begins, flags will be returned to the support vehicle. Riders will then have a safety briefing; Honor Bikes will be selected, and all riders will stage for the procession to the cemetery.
Procession	Escort Provided
Support	Yes David Smith
Part 2
Segment	Inurnment Service
Mission Date	Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Staging Time	1045
Briefing Time	1100
In Position/KSU Time	1115
Starting Time	1130
Time(s) Estimated	No
Staging Point	Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
Staging Address	2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211
Map Link	Link to Map
Details	Riders not participating in the procession will stage at the DFWNC Visitor’s Center for a short briefing. Any additional Honor Bikes needed will be selected at this time. Remaining riders will then proceed to the designated shelter to set the flags and await the arrival of Mr. Rushing, family, and friends. Riders will stand “tall and silent” during the committal service, after which, flags will be returned to the storage locker. We will then have a short debriefing and be 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.  Hopefully 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.