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Patriot’s Name: Joseph Mooring McQuirk
Military Branch: United States Air Force
Classification: Veteran
Additional Military Info: Viet Nam
Link To Obituary: http://tinyurl.com/jnv37ks
He was a Bronze Star, decorated veteran of the Air Force, serving two tours
of duty in Vietnam.
Mission Ride Captain:
Wendy “Hot Lips” Ingersoll, califbabe55@yahoo.com, (817) 991-9021
Ride Captain #2:
Mike Moore, evermoore58@gmail.com, (817) 228-3240
Mission Summary:
The family of Joseph McQuirk have graciously asked the Patriot Guard to join
them in honoring their loved one. We will do this by standing a flag line at
the Mass of Christian Burial, followed by escorted procession, and interment
at DFW National Cemetery.
PART 1: Mass of Christian Burial and Procession
Mission Date: May 13, 2016 – Friday
Staging Time: 09:00
Briefing Time: 09:15
In Position Time Or KSU: 09:30
Service Start Time: 10:00
Details Of Part 1:
After assisting the support person with the setting of the flags, a mission brief will be given. We will then stand the flag line to welcome the family and guests of Joseph McQuirk. Once the service begins, we will take down the flag line, and furl and stow the flags in the support vehicle. Those riding in the procession will be briefed prior to departure of the procession. All other riders will be dismissed to join us at DFW for the interment.
Name Of Staging Point:
Christ the King Catholic Church
8017 Preston Rd
Dallas, Texas 75225
PART 2: Interment Service
Mission Date: May 13, 2016 – Friday
Staging Time: 12:30
Briefing Time: 12:45
In Position Time Or KSU: 13:00
Service Start Time: 13:15
Details Of Part 2:
After staging and briefing at the Visitor’s Center, we will proceed to Shelter B to prepare for the arrival of Joseph McQuirk, family, and friends. At the conclusion of the service, and at the direction of the Ride Captain, the flags will be retrieved, furled, and stowed behind the shelter. After the post mission brief, all riders will be dismissed.
Name Of Staging Point
DFW National Cemetery