Honor Mission
James E. Rogers, Veteran
USA – WWII
Dallas, Texas – 06-24-19
Dallas, Texas – 06-24-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the American Legion Love Field Post #453 to honor the memory and service to our Country of PFC James E. Rogers by standing a Flag Line at his interment service. Mr. Rogers’ family is Post #453. Mr. Rogers was Co I / 144th Infantry, his assigned duties were rifleman, camouflage squad leader, carpenter and messenger. He was injured at sea near Mindoro Islands, Philippines and received the Purple Heart. He was a proud member of the US Army baseball team.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-24-19
Staging Time: 12:15 pm
DFW National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, Texas 75211
Dallas, Texas 75211
Ride Captain:
Jeff Wike
asm757@att.net
(817) 301-4293
Special Instructions:
Briefing Time: 12:30 pm
In Position: 12:45 pm
Starting Time: 1:00 pm
Riders will stage at the DFW National Visitor’s Center for a short mission brief. Honor bikes will be selected, and they will move to the appropriate staging lane to prepare for the procession to the committal shelter. The remaining riders will move to the designated committal shelter, set the flags and establish the Flag Line to await the arrival of Mr. Rogers and friends. When directed, riders will return the flags to the storage area, have a short debriefing and be 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.