Lonnie Ray Fuller, Veteran
ARNG - WoT
MULTI-CITY, Texas - 19 Jun 2017
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Texas National Guard for 29 years. Combat Veteran. Two tours in Iraq.
The family of SSGT Fuller has asked that the Patriot Guard stand a flag line immediately prior to his funeral service, accompany him, via procession, to his final resting place, and again stand a flag line for his interment.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 19 Jun 2017
- Primary Staging Time: 1000 hrs.
- Coker Hawkins Funeral Home
405 East Main Street
- Decatur, Texas - 76234
- http://alturl.com/6nz3r
- Ride Captain:
- John Bartis
j.bartis2@gmail.com
(636) 544-7669
- Special Instructions:
- After the mission briefing, Riders will establish a Flag Line and prepare to receive family and guests for SSGT Fuller's funeral service. At the time the actual service begins, flags will be returned to the support vehicle, furled, and stowed. At that time, Riders not participating in the actual procession will be dismissed and directed to the cemetery. A safety briefing will then be given to those riders participating in the procession, Honor Bikes will be selected, and all riders’ positions assigned for the accompaniment of SGT Fuller on his final ride.
- Flags & Water:
- Flags Will Be Provided
- If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
- Water will be provided.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 19 Jun, 2017
- Staging #2 Time: 1315 hrs.
- Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
- Dallas, Texas - 75211
- https://goo.gl/maps/jkoV7ZokJNp
- Ride Captain:
- Rick Crabb
randjcrabb@juno.com
(910) 330-9861
- Special Instructions:
- Those not taking part in the procession will stage at the DFW National Cemetery’s Visitor Center where they will be briefed before proceeding to the designated shelter and setting flags to await the procession’s arrival. Assigned Honor Bikes will remain with the procession as it enters the appropriate staging lane and accompany the coach to the committal site.
Riders will stand tall and silent both while receiving family and friends of SSGT Fuller and during the committal service. At the conclusion, and upon the direction of a Ride Captain, flags will be furled and stowed before riders are then debriefed and dismissed.
- Flags & Water:
- Flags Will Be Provided
- Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed
- Water will be provided.
Submitted By: M. B. Ingersoll
Position: Ride Captain
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