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Patriot's Name:


  SSG Houston Taylor

Military Branch:

United States Army

Classification:

Killed In Action

Ride Captain:

Bill "Rotorhead" Holcomb; (972) 672-2701; aapylt@aol.com

Ride Captain #2:

Randy "Coach" Roberts; (940) 390-6243; rkroberts127@hotmail.com

Ride Captain #3:

Larry "Rev. DT" Key; (940) 268-8242; LarryKey@ntxpgr.org

Mission:

To participate in the arrival, visitation, funeral, and interment services for this Hero, who gave his life for his country.

Obituary:

Available at the mission briefing.

PART 1:

FTW Meacham Airport arrival and procession to funeral home

Mission Date:

10/24/2011

Staging Time:

08:00 AM

Briefing Time:

08:45 AM

In Position Time Or KSU:

09:00 AM

Details Of Part 1:

Turn onto Texas Way from Main Street. We will stage in the parking lot in front of Texas Jet. After briefing, we will be escorted to the arrival point for SSG Taylor. After rendering honors, we will participate in the procession to the funeral home in Azle.

Staging Address For Part 1:

Texas Jet
200 Texas Way
Fort Worth , Texas 76106-2782

Map To Staging Area For Part 1:

Map To Staging Point

Water Truck For Part 1:

- The Flag/Water Truck WILL NOT Be There.

PART 2:

Visitation

Mission Date:

10/25/2011

Staging Time:

5:00 PM

Briefing Time:

5:30 PM

In Position Time Or KSU:

5:45 PM

Details Of Part 2:

We will stage a flag line for the visitation.

Staging Address For Part 2

White's Funeral Home
105 Denver Trail
Azle, TX 76020

Map To Staging Area For Part 2:

Map To Staging Point

Water Truck For Part 2:

- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.

Support Person:

- John Watts

PART 3:

Funeral and interment

Mission Date For Part 3:

10/26/2011

Staging Time:

8:00 AM

Briefing Time:

8:45 AM

In Position Time Or KSU:

9:00 AM

Details Of Part 3:

We will stand a flag line at the church for arriving family and guests. After the service begins, we will break down the flag line and prepare for a short procession to the cemetery, where we will stand a flag line for the interment.

Staging Address For Part 3:

First United Methodist Church
200 Church Street
Azle, TX 76020

Map To Staging Area For Part 3:

Map To Staging Point

Water Truck For Part 2:

- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.

Support Person:

- John Watts

Weather Forecast:

Please check WEB site for current weather for each day of the mission.

Comments:

- 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.

- Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the one we are honoring.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Bill Holcomb

Sr. Ride Captain

Submitted By:

aapylt@aol.com

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ARRIVAL MISSION REPORT                                                                             10/24/2011
SSG Houston Taylor
United States Army
Killed In Action
Arrival - Ft Worth Meacham Airport
Approximate Number
Of Bikes:		 50 Approximate Number
Of PGR People:		 60 Approximate Number
Of Cages:		 3
Weather Conditions:  The visibility for most of the morning was less than a half of a mile. This made for slow and very attentive riding/driving for our members and resulted in the delayed arrival of our Hero. Thankfully, by the time we began the procession, the weather was sunny and warm.

We had a wonderful turnout for the arrival of SSG Taylor. This was especially true considering the weather conditions early in the morning. We then endured a two hour delay, again caused by the weather. Thanks to the wonderful efforts of the Azle PD, Ft. Worth PD motor officers, Lake Worth PD, and DPS we had a safe procession to Azle from the airport. It was a honor to be there with all of you.

To the family of SSG Taylor I wish to thank you once again for the honor of participating in the arrival and procession for Houston.

Respectfully,

Bill "Rotorhead" Holcomb
Sr. Ride Captain

MISSION REPORT                                                                                        10/26/2011
SSG Houston Taylor
United States Army
Killed In Action
First United Methodist Church Azle, Texas
Approximate Number
Of Bikes:		 63 Approximate Number
Of PGR People:		 70 Approximate Number
Of Cages:		 4
Weather Conditions:  We had a beautiful partly sunny and warm day for the final part of our mission.

Riders met and set up flags, stood honors for our Hero's arrival and that of his family. We then stood the flag line while additional family and friends arrived for the funeral service. At the start of the service we took down the flag line and prepared for the procession to the cemetery. As we left the church with flags flying and pipes rumbling local citizens paid their respects along the route. At the cemetery, we gathered in the flag line once again to pay honor and respect to a true American Hero and his family. I was honored and humbled to stand with the men and women of the PGR. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to law enforcement, funeral home staff, funeral director, staff of Texas Jet, Randy, Larry, and the other Ride Captains and members of the PGR that helped in the accomplishment of this mission. It cannot happen without your help. We received one of the greatest complements given to the PGR from the Brigadier General who had come to present the flags to the family members when he said " I cannot do my job without the help of the PGR."

On behalf of the Patriot Guard Riders let me once again sincerely thank you for the honor of being there with you. The sacrifice that Houston and you have made for our country will never be forgotten.

Respectfully,

Bill "Rotorhead" Holcomb
Sr. Ride Captain

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