Patriot Guard Riders

Born: December 1, 1926
Deceased: July 24, 2016

His family has requested that the PGR attend his services. The mission is a ‘go’ and all contacts have been made. Mr. Dodd graduated from Texarkana High School in 1944 and immediately joined the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served on the U.S.S. Minneapolis Heavy Cruiser and served in the South Pacific and China during his military service, being honorably discharged in 1946. He attended U. T. Austin and later graduated from University of North Texas in 1950. He went to work for Brown and Root Construction in Houston, later becoming Vice President in the Power Division, helping build two nuclear power plants, Comanche Peak at Glen Rose and Houston Power and Light nuclear plant in Bay City. He retired after 37 years, in 1988.

Services: 10:00 AM Thursday, July 28th at Bogata First United Methodist Church, 206 North Main Street, Bogata, Texas, under the directions of Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be at Bogata Cemetery, Bogata, Texas. BIG FLAGS BIKES WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Staging: at the church 8:15 to 8:30 AM with a riders meeting at 8:30. Directions to the cemetery will be given by the Ride Captain. All new members are requested to sign a PGR Release of Liability prior to Flag Line. Please remain flexible as to the requirements of the mission (SEMPER GUMBY).

Map link staging area: http://tinyurl.com/ h4zf8rq

Ride Captain: John Herrington
Phone: 903-249-1622
Email Address: barhcustom@gmail.com

Flag Captain: Jim Chambers
Phone: 903-413-2741
Email Address: dvrslis@aol.com

Weather Report: high will be close to 95 degrees, so please hydrate often, including the night before.

ALL GROUPS, CLUBS, INDEPENDENTS, ETC. ARE WELCOME. The only prerequisite is RESPECT. Also remember, you do not have to ride a motorcycle to join in. The flag line is open to all who wish to participate.

Stand tall and silent as you honor this fallen veteran and his family. Please ride/drive safely and defensively. And thanks again for your participation.