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Honor Mission
Ross Dickey, Veteran
USN – WWII
Arlington, Texas – 06-25-19
Arlington, Texas – 06-25-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
A veteran of WWII, he was Petty Officer 1st Class on the USS New Orleans for 15 of the ship’s 17 Pacific battles. The Navy recalled Ross to active duty for the Korean War, and he served for another two years.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-25-19
Staging Time: 9:00 am
Moore Funeral Home Chapel
1219 North Davis Drive
Arlington, TX 76102
Arlington, TX 76102
Ride Captain:
Rick Crabb
randjcrabb@juno.com
(910) 330-9861
Special Instructions:
Briefing Time 9:10 am
In Position/KSU Time 9:20 am
Starting Time 10:00 am
After the Mission Brief, the Riders will establish the Flag Line and await the arrival of Mr. Dickey’s family and friends. When directed, the Riders will return the flags to the support vehicle, receive the Safety Brief and prepare to accompany the procession to the cemetery. Riders not participating in the procession will proceed to the cemetery and assist with setting up the flags Procession Escort Provided
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: 06-25-19
Staging Time: 11:45 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 12:00 pm
In Position/KSU Time 12:15 pm
Starting Time 12:30 pm
After the Mission Briefing, four honor bikes will be identified, if needed, 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. Dickey’s family and friends. When directed, the Riders will return the flags to storage, and then be debriefed and dismissed.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
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.
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***MISSION ACCOMPLISHED*** Today the Patriot Guard Riders honored the service of Petty Officer First Class Ross Eugene Dickey, United States Navy, World War II Combat Veteran, as we Stood Tall and Silent during his interment service, rode with him one last time and stood again at his committal service. The certificate of our appreciation was presented to the family prior to the funeral service.
The procession to the Committal Shelter was led by Lee, John and Brian serving as honor bikes. A very special thanks to Wendy for taking the lead at the cemetery; Mike for safely getting us from the funeral home to the cemetery; David for providing the flags; Eli for doing dual water duty at the cemetery; to Laura, who corrects our many errors and so tirelessly gets our Missions out to the Riders; to 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. Dickey’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