Patriot's Name:	CW4 Charles B. Roper Jr.
Military Branch:	United States Army
Classification:	Retired From Military
Additional Military Info:	28 years active duty service; 2 tours in Korea, 2 tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. CW4 Charles Roper was awarded the following: National Defense Service Medal, Combat Medal Badge, Vietnam Combat Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Four Overseas Service Stars and Vietnam Gallantry Medal
Link To Obituary:	http://www.resthavenfuneral.com/obituaries/obituaries-detail.cfm?method=2&id=2308
Obituary Highlights:	Charles B. Roper, Jr., age 78 of Rockwall, TX, passed away July 10, 2013. He was born August 8, 1934, in Birmingham, AL, to Charles Burnom Roper, Sr., & Hazel (Neely) Roper. Charles proudly served his country with pride with two tours of duty in Korea and two in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot in the United States Army. He retired with the rank of CW4.
Mission Ride Captain:	Gary "Doc Trot" Trotter, gljlt@hotmail.com, (940) 391-0687
Mission Summary:	Stand a Flag Line for Inurnment Service
Photo Permission	We Have Permission To Photograph And Publish Photos On Our WEB Site.
PART 1:	Inurnment Service
Mission Date:	Jul 17, 2013 - Wednesday
Staging Time:	09:45
Briefing Time:	10:00
In Position Time Or KSU:	10:15
Details Of Part 1:	We will stage at the Visitor's Center and hold a briefing. Four Honor bikes will be selected and stage in lane C awaiting the arrival of CW4 Charles Roper, family, and friends. All other Patriot Guard Riders will proceed to Shelter C and establish a flag line. At the conclusion of the service, flags will be furled, riders debriefed and dismissed.
Name Of Staging Point:	DFW National Cemetery
Staging Address For Part 1:	2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211
Pre-Formatted Maps Staging Areas	- Map To Staging Area At DFW National Cemetery.
Water Truck For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
Support Person:	Linda Tinnerman, ltinnerman@att.net, (972) 679-0745
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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. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE! - Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the one we are honoring.
	Please Dress In A Manner In Which To Represent Yourself And The Patriot Guard Riders.
Respectfully Submitted By:	Gary "Doc Trot" Trotter
	Ride Captain
Submitted By:	gljlt@hotmail.com
Listing On National PGR WEB Site:	(To Be Filled In After Submission To National) Condolences May Be Offered There.

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