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Patriot's Name:
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Lt. Robert Welch, III
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Killed In Action
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Additional Military Info:
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KIA while serving in Afghanistan
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Obituary:
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Age 26, 1st Lt. Robert F. Welch III, died Sunday of wounds he received when insurgents attacked his base April 3, 2011, in Khowst Province, Afghanistan.
Robby was an ordnance officer assigned to Company B, 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke.
Robby graduated from UT-Arlington in 2008 with a degree in military science and was commissioned as a second lieutenant.
Among his awards were the Army Achievement Medal, as well as the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, both awarded posthumously.
In Robby’s hometown of Wylie, Texas, he played football, participated in Junior ROTC and served as a leader in his church youth group. He graduated from Wylie High School in 2003.
Wylie is where Robby met his wife, Becky, who gave birth to their first child last year, Robert Welch IV.
He is survived by his wife Becky (Brill) Welch and son Robert Welch IV, parents Robert II and Barbara Welch, and sister Jane Welch.
http://www.eastgatefuneralhome.com/index.cfm |
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Ride Captain:
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Dan "Mad Russian" Mathys; (817) 300-5542;
dpmath@sbcglobal.net
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Ride Captain #2:
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Mike "Hawkeye" Upchurch (In Training); (972) 974-0030;
seadogger@msn.com
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Ride Captain #3:
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Bruce Lowe; (214) 478-6966;
BikerBruce@att.net
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Mission:
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DAY 2 Mission of 3
Transport with PGR support from the
funeral home to Central Christian Church in Richardson, TX.
We will stand the flag line during visitation.
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PART 1:
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Procession to Central Christian Church
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Mission Date:
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04/12/2011
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Staging Time:
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01:15 PM
2:00 PM
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Briefing Time:
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01:30 PM
2:15 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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01:45 PM
2:30 PM
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Details Of Part 1:
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We will stage at the funeral home and prepare for the
procession to Central Christian Church located in
Richardson. Dallas DPD will provide LEO support for the
procession.
The
PGR will serve as pall bearers for this transfer at both the
funeral home and upon arrival at the church.
Departure time is estimated for
2PM. 2:45 PM
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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Charles W. Smith & Son Funeral Home
2925 Fifth Street
Sachse, TX 75048
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://mapq.st/eWPoxx
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Water Truck For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL NOT Be There.
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PART 2:
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Visitation
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Mission Date:
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04/12/2011
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Staging Time:
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02:00 PM 3:00 PM
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Briefing Time:
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02:15 PM 3:15 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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02:30 PM
3:30 PM
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Details Of Part 2:
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Visitation is from
3 PM to 6PM. 4 PM to 8 PM. We will stand the flag line
during visitation hours. If you cannot be part of the
procession from the funeral home, please go direct to the
church and prepare the flag line for the arrival of Lt.
Welch and the visitation hours.
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Staging Address For Part 2
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Central Christian Church
1615 Campbell Rd.
Richardson,
TX 75082
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://mapq.st/fepX0T
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Water Truck For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Support Person
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James Carlile; (469) 438-6405;
jamcar47@sbcglobal.net
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and
appreciated.
- Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate
(including the night before) before any outdoor activity and
to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at
any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get
indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do
not forget your sun screen.
- Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and
silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and
their family.
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PLEASE WATCH THE WEBSITE FOR ANY CHANGES TO TIMES.
THIS IS DAY TWO OF A THREE DAY MISSION.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Dan Mathys
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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dpmath@sbcglobal.net
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Listing On National WEB Site:
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View This Mission On The National PGR WEB Site
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