Patriot Guard Riders

Patriot’s Name: SSgt Cierra Rogers
Military Branch: United States Air Force
Classification: Active Duty Death

Link To Obituary: http://goo.gl/W9cPpX

Obituary Highlights:
Staff Sergeant Cierra Monet Rogers was born March 12, 1990. She passed away from this life on May 20, 2016. Cierra was a lifelong resident of Dallas, Texas.

SSgt Rogers enlisted in the Air Force in 2010 and spent five years in San Antonio at Lackland Air Force Base and then on to South Korea, where she spent a year. Cierra recently earned her Associate Degree while serving in Korea – May 2016.

Mission Ride Captain:
Bryan “Eagle” Read, readrb@gmail.com, (682) 225-4037

Ride Captain #2:
Sylvia “Sapphire” Miller, slmiller19@sbcglobal.net, (972) 742-4956

Mission Summary:
The family of SSgt Cierra M. Rogers, United State Air Force, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one at her memorial service, participate in the procession, and at the committal service.

PART 1: Memorial Service and Procession
Mission Date: May 28, 2016 Saturday
Staging Time: 09:00
Briefing Time: 09:15
In Position Time Or KSU: 09:30
Service Start Time: 10:00

Details Of Part 1:
We will establish a flag line at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Dallas and stand tall and silent while receiving the family and friends of SSgt Cierra M. Rogers, United State Air Force. After the service begins, at the direction of the Mission Ride Captain, we will furl and stow the flags. Riders not wishing to participate in the procession will be dismissed at this time or may proceed on their own to the Part 2 staging point. Riders participating in the procession must attend the Rider Safety Briefing given by the Mission Ride Captain. Once briefed, riders will stand by to render honors for the transfer to the coach. Once complete, riders will mount up for the procession to Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. An escort service detail will lead the procession.

Name Of Staging Point:
Laurel Land Funeral Home
6000 South R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75232

PART 2: Committal Service
Mission Date: May 28, 2016 – Saturday
Staging Time: 10:45
Briefing Time: 11:00
In Position Time Or KSU: 11:15
Service Start Time: 11:30

Details Of Part 2:
When the procession arrives, designated honor bikes will stage in Lane “C” while the remainder of the Riders will move to the Committal Shelter to establish the Flag Line and await the arrival of SSgt Rogers, her family, and friends. When directed, the Riders will return the flags to storage, be debriefed and dismissed.

Name Of Staging Point
DFW National Cemetery Visitors Center
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211