Honor Mission
Michael Lee Banks, Veteran
USN – Vietnam
Dallas, Texas – 07-05-19
Dallas, Texas – 07-05-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Michael Lee Banks has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to honor his memory and service to our Country by standing a Flag Line at his inurnment service. Mr. Banks grew up in Grand Prairie. He joined the Navy and served his country honorably in the Vietnam War. He worked at General Motors until he retired in 1991. He was known for his passion of telling stories, motocross, and his beloved Nascar. Obituary [1]
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-05-19
Staging Time: 10:45 am
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: 11:00 am
In Position/KSU Time: 10:15 am
Starting Time: 11:30 am
After the Mission Briefing, four honor bikes will be identified and moved 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 Mr. Banks’ 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 "Michael Lee Banks"
#1 Comment By Rick Crabb On July 5, 2019 @ 4:03 pm
***MISSION ACCOMPLISHED*** Today the Patriot Guard Riders honored the service of Michael Lee Banks, United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, as we Stood Tall and Silent during his inurnment service. The certificate of our appreciation was presented to the family at the Public Information Center prior to the funeral service.
The procession to the Committal Shelter was led by John, serving the honor bike. A very special thanks to Eli for the snacks and water; Laura, who so tirelessly gets our Missions out to the Riders; Dan for getting the Missions posted to the National website and as always; to Erna, 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 all of Mr. Bank’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