Updated 20 Apr 08 1753 edt S Sturgis

This is the final ANC Mission Plan!

Sgt (ret) Nelson R Dicks, USMC DAV, Viet Nam Veteran, and beloved husband of PGR member Sue Dicks, is to be laid to his eternal rest at the Columbarium on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on 25 April, 2008 at approximately 0900 hours from the Administration Building.

Sue wrote: "Nelson died August 31,2007 but his burial service had to be delayed since our son, an Active Duty Marine, was deploying immediately and services at Arlington could not be scheduled before he left." Their son and his unit have returned to friendly soil, and will be present for the services.

PGR is honored to escort the family and their close friends to ANC, and to stand tall, silent and proud for this Hero and his family.

25 Apr 08 ANC Mission Plan:

Stage:          0700 hrs        McDonalds Restaurant, 6165 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, Va
Meet Family:    0715 hrs        Family Hotel
Begin Escort:   0730 hrs        From Hotel to ANC Admin Bldg
Arrive:         0815 hrs        ANC Admin Bldg
Honors: 0900 hrs        Columbarium (time approx)
Ride Captain:  Dave "SilverBack" Slone  301-758-5608 cell

Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome, as usual.
Large mounted flags preferred for the Escort (will furl upon parking at ANC).
Large hand held flags not used at graveside.
No military- mandated ID / equipment required for this mission

 
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . .. Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
     Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
 
Dave
 
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608  Home: (434) 990-1799 
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923

I Remember You

When I walk into my church,

free and without fear,

I remember you.

When I see children playing in the school yard,

girls and boys of all kinds,

I remember you.

When I see families working together,

regardless of religion or nationality,

I remember you.

When I go to sleep

without worry for my family's safety,

I remember you.

When I see our flag waving in front of my home,

and when I can salute that flag without fear of reprisal,

I remember you.

When I remember you,

I think of the sacrifices you made so I could have these things.

I think of your commitment and your service

beyond mere duty.

I think of all that you have given

so that I and those whom I love can be free.

When I pray at night and give thanks

for the blessings God has given,

I remember you.

© By Mary Kay Glunt

used with permission

On behalf of the US Marine Riders Association, we wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Nelson R. DICKS, USMC Veteran. 

Your service as a Marine and the many sacrifices you made are truly worthy of the title “American Hero”. We all thank you for defending the United States of America, her freedoms and interests.  Your outstanding devotion to God, Country and Corps will not be forgotten by those who have gone before you, those who are currently serving, and those who will step up in the future.

Marine, your mission is now finally complete.                          

You can stand down and rest in Peace!

Bravo Zulu!