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North Texas Patriot Guard Riders |
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F I N A L I T I N E R A R Y |
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Patriot's Name:
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CPO Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle
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Military Branch:
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United States Navy
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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United States Navy SEAL
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Link To Obituary:
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http://midlothianfh.com/Obituaries.html
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Larry Key,
larrykey@ntxpgr.org, (940) 268-8242
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Ride Captain #2:
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Rick Crabb,
randjcrabb@juno.com, (910) 330-9861
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Ride Captain #3:
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Dewey Dyer,
dgd4758@sbcglobal.net, (214) 316-8730
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Ride Captain #4:
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Dan Mathys,
pgrdan1@gmail.com, (817) 300-5542
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Mission Summary:
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The family has invited the Patriot Guard to come and honor a
true hero. We will participate in his memorial service and
in the procession and interment.
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PART 1:
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Funeral Service, Cowboy Stadium in Arlington at 1300 Hours
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Mission Date:
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Feb 11, 2013
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Staging Time:
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10:30
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Briefing Time:
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11:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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11:30
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Details Of Part 1:
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We have been invited to stand a flag line for Chris's
service. They will open the doors at 1130 hours for the
funeral service that begins at 1300. We will have a group of
riders that will stand with a flag at the entrance of the
stadium. We will rotate riders so that riders won't struggle
with standing too long.
Just before the service begins, we
will make our way to the underground tunnel at the northeast corner of the stadium. We will re-stage there and,
when directed, we will move out onto the field and stand
around the wall with flags to honor Chris and the family,
while the service is completed. When it is over and the
family has departed, we will return the flags to the trucks
and, following a de-briefing, all riders will be dismissed
until Tuesday morning for part 2.
Staging will be in Lot J,
on the west side of the Ball Park in Arlington. Be prepared
to move to another location if directed.
There will
not be a water truck available. Bring enough water for
yourself.
Plans may change, so be flexible as you
come to honor this true American hero.
Security will Be VERY high; do not
bring weapons of ANY kind to the stadium, the procession, or the interment.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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925 N. Collins St. Arlington, Texas 76011
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/suk76
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PART 2:
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Procession and Interment: Midlothian, at 0800 hours and
Austin, Texas, on Tuesday
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Mission Date:
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Feb 12, 2013
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Staging Time:
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06:30
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Briefing Time:
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07:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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07:45
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Details Of Part 2:
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We will stage at the football stadium in Midlothian to
prepare for the procession to Austin for the interment at
the Texas State Cemetery.
A very important riders
briefing will be held at 0700 hours. Do Not be late for this
briefing.
We will make a fuel stop in Waco at about
the half way mark. This will be a very quick stop. Centex
Patriot Guard Riders will assist us in fueling the bikes so
we can continue on to the cemetery.
Due to the magnitude of the
number of riders expected on Tuesday morning, the DPS (State Troopers) has told us
that we will not be stopping in Waco for a fuel stop as
originally planned. If your bike cannot go 225 Miles on a
tank of fuel, you are asked to go directly to Waco to the Flying J truck
stop and fuel up and stage. As the procession comes by the truck stop, the State troopers will assist all the bikers staged in Waco to join the procession. Staging in Waco will be completed no later than 0915.
If you run out of gas or have to leave the procession for any reason, you WILL
NOT BE ABLE TO REJOIN, This is by direction of the DPS
Highway Patrol. You may continue on your own to the funeral service, but not in the procession. Big Flags are also an option
but remember that we will be traveling at highway speeds.
2409 S. New Rd. Waco, TX. 76711
http://goo.gl/maps/MLKSP
The Austin
Patriot Guard riders will set up the flags at the Texas State
Cemetery and will arrange for the parking of all bikes as we
arrive.
When we dismount, we will go to the cemetery
site and stand a flag line as Chris is laid to rest.
Following the service, we will furl the flags and be
dismissed.
We will have LEO the entire way to Austin.
Please Bring Your Own Water - The Water Truck Will Not Be There.
Remember That Security Will Be High - Do Not Bring Anything That Can Be Determined To Be A Weapon.
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Name Of Staging Point
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Midlothian High School Football Stadium
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Staging Address For Part 2
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1800 South 14th Street Midlothian, Texas 76065
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://goo.gl/maps/EocFK
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Water Truck For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL NOT Be There.
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Weather Forecast:
(See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
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Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Radar, And
Mission Updates Before Heading Out.
http://www.txpgr.org
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you
can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.
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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. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL
PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
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There will be changes as we go, so be flexible as we take
this very special time to honor a true American Hero.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Larry "Rev DT" Key
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Deputy State Captain
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Submitted By:
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larrykey@ntxpgr.org
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Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
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View This Mission On The National PGR WEB Site. Condolences
May Be Offered There.
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