Patriot Guard Riders » T. D. Gibson, Jr.

Honor Mission

T. D. Gibson, Jr., Retired

USA
Terrell, Texas – 07-05-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

TD Gibson’s military service includes Active Duty from 1966-1969 serving in Korea in the US Army and during the Vietnam war and also seventeen years in the Army Reserves before his retirement as Sergeant First Class. After serving his military tour of duty he worked for 20 plus years for The City of Dallas, Dallas Fire Rescue until his retirement in 1999. He was President of The Black Firefighters Association, International Association of Black Professional Firefighters, and The James Madison High School Alumni Association. The Patriot Guard Riders will honor Mr. Gibson on Friday July 5th and then again on Monday July 8th, please see staging notes. Obituary ^[1]

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-05-19
Staging Time: 10:00 am

Bethlehem Baptist Church

500 South Frances Street
Terrell, Texas 75160

Ride Captain:

Bill Kushnir

bpkush@gte.net

(214) 995-1536

Special Instructions:

Briefing Time: 10:15 am

In Position/KSU Time: 10:30 am

Starting Time: 11:00 am

Riders will stage at the church to be briefed and to stand tall and silent as family and friends arrive. After the service begins, flags will be returned to the support vehicle. Riders will then be debriefed and dismissed. Interment service will be held at 10:15 on Monday, July 8th, at DFW National Cemetery.

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.

STAGING #2 DETAILS: 07-08-19
Staging Time: 9:30 am

DFW National Cemeter

2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, Texas 75211

Ride Captain:

Bill Kushnir

bpkush@gte.net

(214) 995-1536

Special Instructions:

Briefing Time: 9:45 am

In Position/KSU Time: 10:00 am

Starting Time: 10:15 am

Riders will stage at the Information Center. After the briefing, honor bikes will proceed to the designated staging lane. All other riders will proceed to the designated shelter to set flags and await the arrival of the procession. Riders will stand tall and silent until the MRC indicates flags be returned to the storage locker/vehicle. Riders will 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.

Submitted By: Dan Mathys
Position: Texas Ride Captain

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