TSgt Donnie A. Hart
United States Air Force, Retired
MRC – Mike Moore
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Retired Military | |
| Military Branch or First Responder | United States Air Force | |
| Military Service | TSgt Donnie Alton Hart served as Inventory Management Craftsman and was awarded: – AF Commendation Medal – AF Outstanding Unit Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster – AF Organizational Excellence Award – AF Good Conduct Medal with Four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters – National Defense Service Medal with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster – AF Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster – AF Longevity Service Medal Award Ribbon with Three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters – Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon – AF Training Ribbon.He served 02 Aug 90 to 31 Dec 92 in support of Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. |
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| Campaigns | Cold War, Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral Service, Interment Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Mike Moore evermoore58@gmail.com (817) 228-3240 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Visitation prior, Funeral Service | |
| Mission Date | Wednesday 2024-04-10 | |
| Staging Time | 1030 | |
| Briefing Time | 1045 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1100 | |
| Starting Time | 1130 | |
| Staging Point | Keller’s Old Town Funeral Home 220 Keller Parkway Keller, TX 76248 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 1 | |
| Details | Riders will stage at the funeral home to be briefed about our veteran and this mission. A flag-line will have been established prior to the start of the visitation that begins at 10:30. Riders will stand “tall and silent” as friends and family arrive for the service that begins at 11:30. We will be standing for the ½ hour prior to the service (11:00-11:30) however any riders wishing to stand earlier for the visitation may do so. At some point we will present our certificate of appreciation to the family for inviting us to be there.
Once the service begins, we will pull the flags and carry them to the support vehicle to be furled and put away. Riders will then be dismissed from Part One. Part Two is this same day at DFW National Cemetery, staging is 1315. There is no procession. |
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| Support | Allan Shelton | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Wednesday 2024-04-10 | |
| 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 the information center to be briefed about our veteran and this mission. Honor bikes will be selected and relocated to the staging lanes to process with family and friends to the committal shelter, led by the DFW National Cemetery representative. Remaining riders will proceed to the assigned shelter to set flags and await the procession. Riders will stand “tall and silent” for the service to include full military honors. Upon conclusion, when directed, riders will pull and carry the flags to the rear of the shelter to be furled and put away. Riders will then 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.