On June 24, PGR stood a flag line for Cpl Nicholas Burns at the Crystal River United Methodist Church. An extremely hot day did not stop 19 riders with five padengers. Spud and friend with support vehicle gave us a constant 24 on line with two to spell them.

The day started with JD Brown and I as escort from Wylder Funeral Home in Homossasa. Because the church property was vast, Rev. Hawk posted himself at the first entrance and directed from there. Arriving on time with Cpl Burns. Honor Guard and family, we found the PGR were already in place to receive Cpl Burns. After the family entered church shortly after 1300 hrs, it was obvious our flag line would be set up earlier than scheduled. A quick briefing was held with members that were present and we then went to a flag line by 1315 hrs. 20 minutes later more PGR from St. Pete arrived as well as Lucky and Don. By 1345 all 24 were in line.
Family and visitors were many , filling the large church to standing room only. Our Support Vehicle had to be sent for more water twice as we went through four cases by the time we broke for the service part of the mission. It was at this time with rain and lightning on the immediate horizon. I suggested that all that came from more than 90 minutes away be dismissed if they chose. They had been standing in direct sun for over two an half hours there were no complaints and no problems of any kind. I am so proud of the crew we had today.

Services concluded, I dismissed the guard. At this point I drove quickly home to get the condolences from the PGR website. It was a short notice mission and I wanted as much time for posts as possible. I got the eight pages together and put them in a binder. Miss Carol shocked me with her request to go with me to present the folder to the family who at this time were at the opposite end of the church property serving food and beverages to their guests. Folder delivered, mission was over and we drove home still dry.

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