Honor Mission
Dan “DOC” Houston, PGR, Veteran
USMC, USN – Vietnam
Douglasville, Georgia – 08-08-19
Douglasville, Georgia – 08-08-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Dan “DOC” Houston was a Navy Corpsman attached to the Third Battalion, Third Marines in Vietnam and was awarded 3 Purple Hearts and the Good Conduct Medal. Doc Houston was awarded, by the South Vietnam Government,: The Wound Medal (our purple heart equivalent), the Vietnamese Cross for Gallantry and the ARVN Medal for Gallantry. He was called into the Ministry in 1984, served our Lord for 32 years and Pastored five (5) churches during that time. During his retirement he enjoyed riding his Harley and participating in the Patriot Guard Riders. He was a dedicated Patriot and loved being able to show Honor & Respect to our fallen heroes and first responders. He loved his family, he lived life to the fullest and loved spending time with his grand-kids. The best of the best, Dan ‘Doc’ Houston will be missed by all who knew him. Semper Fi.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-08-19
Staging Time: 3:15 PM
Jones- Wynn Funeral Home
2189 Midway Road770-942-2311
Douglasville, Georgia 30135
Douglasville, Georgia 30135
Ride Captain:
Al “GATOR” Reger
770-317-3018
Joe”MACK” Mcquigan
678-548-1595
Special Instructions:
We will stand a flag line from 4 to 6PM. as family receives guests.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 08-09-19
Staging Time: 9:00 AM
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home
2189 MidwayRoad770-942-2311
Douglasville, Georgia 30135
Douglasville, Georgia 30135
Ride Captain:
AL “GATOR” Reger
770-317-3018
Joe “MACK” Mcquigan
678-548-1595
Sid “SQUIRREL” Kelly
404-273-7127
Special Instructions:
We will stand a flag line from 9:30 AM until 11AM when the service starts in the Chapel. After service we will escort Dan ‘Doc’ Houston to his final resting place:
Melrose Memoial Gardens
9446 Villa Rica Hwy
Villa Rica GA
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Albert Reger
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
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1 Comment To "Dan “DOC” Houston"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On August 8, 2019 @ 12:25 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of our PGR Brother, Dan “DOC” Houston. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL