Honor Mission
James David “JD” Collett, Veteran, PGR
USMC – Vietnam
Kaufman, Texas – 09-05-19
Kaufman, Texas – 09-05-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
James Collett was a two tour, Vietnam combat veteran who was wounded twice. He is a Retired Dallas Police Officer and was a Patriot Guard Rider.Patriot Guard Rider.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-05-19
Staging Time: 10:30 am
Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home
2217 South Washington Street
Kaufman, Texas 75142
Kaufman, Texas 75142
Ride Captain:
Rick Crabb
randjcrabb@juno.com
(910) 330-9861
Special Instructions:
Briefing Time 10:40 am
In Position/KSU Time 10:50 am
Starting Time 11:30 am
After the Mission Brief, the Riders will establish the Flag Line and await the arrival of JD’s family and friends. When directed, the Riders will return the flags to the support vehicle. This ends part one of the Mission
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.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 09-05-19
Staging Time: 1:15 pm
DFW National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, Texas 75211
Dallas, Texas 75211
Ride Captain:
Rick Crabb
randjcrabb@juno.com
(910) 330-9861
Special Instructions:
Briefing Time 1:30pm
In Position/KSU Time 1:45pm
Starting Time 2pm
After the Mission Briefing four honor bikes will be identified and move to the Staging Lane to accompany the procession. The remainder of the Riders will proceed to the designated Committal Shelter, establish the Flag Line and prepare to receive JD’s family and friends. When directed the Riders will return the flags to storage, be debriefed and dismissed.
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: Dan Mathys
Position: Texas Ride Captain
Position: Texas Ride Captain
Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.
1 Comment To "James David “JD” Collett"
#1 Comment By Rick Crabb On September 5, 2019 @ 4:33 pm
***MISSION ACCOMPLISHED*** Today the Patriot Guard Riders honored the service of James David “JD” Collett, United States Marine Corps, twice combat wounded Vietnam Veteran, Retired Dallas Police Officer and Patriot Guard Rider, as we Stood Tall and Silent during his funeral and again at his committal service. The certificate of our appreciation was presented to the family at the beginning of the funeral service.
A very special thanks to Bill for covering at the National Cemetery and carrying JD his last few steps, to Blaine and Eli who provided the flags and water; to Laura, who so tirelessly gets our Missions out to the Riders; Dan for getting the Missions posting on the National website and as always, to Linda and Wendy, who took the photographs showing this family the true face of the Patriot Guard Riders, those who so willingly give of themselves and are found standing in the Flag Line.
To Miss Gail, and all of JD’s family and friends, thank you for allowing the Patriot Guard Riders to stand today in honor of this American Hero. May God comfort you in your loss.
Rick Crabb
Ride Captain