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Patriot's Name:
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SPC Phillip Watkins
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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Specialist Phillip Watkins joined the US Army July, 1975 and
served until June 1978. During his time in the Army he was
assigned to 249th Engineering Construction Battalion in
Germany. While in the Army he was awarded the Army Expert
M-16 Marksmanship Medal and the Army Grenade Qualification
Bar. After SPC Watkins received his Honorable Discharge from
the Army, SPC Watkins decided to joined the Air National
Guard so he could be close to his future wife who had also
joined the Air National Guard. SRA Watkins was assigned to
185th Tactical Fighter Group, Iowa Air National and was
stationed at Sioux City Iowa until Dec 1984.
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=phillip-watkins&pid=175218709
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Obituary Highlights:
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Phillip Watkins' courageous battle with cancer ended Friday,
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Ken "Chigger" DuBois,
Kend0715@gmail.com, (817) 879-9420
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Ride Captain #2:
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Dan "Mad Russian" Mathys,
pgrdan1@gmail.com, (817) 300-5542
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Mission Summary:
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The first 4 Honor Bikes that contact me will be allowed to
participate in the procession of family members from the
Church in Burleson to DFW National Cemetery. All others will
meet at DFW National Cemetery for the Inurnment Service. Later that
afternoon, there will be a Memorial Service back at Pathway
Church in Burleson.
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PART 1:
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Procession from Pathway Church to DFW National
Cemetery with only
four Honor Bikes.
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Mission Date:
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Jul 08, 2015 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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08:00
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Briefing Time:
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08:16
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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08:30
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Start Time:
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08:30
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Details Of Part 1:
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Only the first four riders that contact me that wish to be a
part of the procession from the church in Burleson to DFW
National Cemetery will be selected. All other riders will
meet at the information Center at the National Cemetery.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Pathway Church
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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380 NW Tarrant Ave
Burleson, Texas 76028
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://mapq.st/1TfdTFh
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Support Vehicle For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Support Vehicle WILL NOT Be There.
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PART 2:
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Inurnment Service at DFW National Cemetery “Shelter A”
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Mission Date:
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Jul 08, 2015 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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09:15
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Briefing Time:
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09:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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09:45
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Start Time:
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10:00
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Details Of Part 2:
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Riders will meet at the Information Center at the Cemetery.
After the briefing is complete, we will move to “Shelter
A, “ where we will post flags and await the arrival of Family
and friends of SPC Phillip Watkins.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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DFW National Cemetery
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Staging Address For Part 2
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75149
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://mapq.st/1NHCz5m
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Support Vehicle For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Support Vehicle WILL NOT Be There.
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PART 3:
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Memorial Service at Pathway Church in Burleson
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Mission Date For Part 3:
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Jul 08, 2015 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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14:15
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Briefing Time:
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14:20
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Start Time:
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14:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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14:30
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Details Of Part 3:
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Riders will stand the flags outside the Church and await the
arrival of the Family and Friends of SPC Phillip Watkins. When
the service starts at 1500, the flags will be furled and
riders will be dismissed or may join the service.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Pathway Church
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Staging Address For Part 3:
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380 NW Tarrant Ave
Burleson, TX 76028
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Map To Staging Area For Part 3:
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http://mapq.st/1TfdTFh
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Support Vehicle For Part 3:
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- The Flag/Water Support Vehicle WILL Be There.
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Support Person For Part 3:
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Mary Smith,
marysfd@yahoo.com, (817) 899-1449
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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.
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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 TOBACCO PRODUCTS,
OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
- We will park
along the main street close to the designated shelter with 2
bikes side by side as close to the curb and each other as
possible so that traffic can get by.
- Riders NOT
UTILIZING HANDICAPPED PARKING are requested to park as far
forward as possible at the Visitor's Center to keep the
closest spaces available for other guests.
- Let's
always remember to keep the motorcycle and voice noise to a
minimum when arriving and leaving the shelters.
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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.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Ken "Chigger" DuBois
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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kend0715@gmail.com
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Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
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Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site:
http://www.patriotguard.org
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