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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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Rescheduled From
February 27, 2015 |
TEM2 Ross Berry, Jr.
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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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In WWII, Ross Berry, Jr. served in the Pacific Theater on
the USS Albuquerque PF – 7, a Frigate, and also on the USS
Admiral Hugh Rodman, AP – 126, a Transport. On December 11,
1950, Ross was called to active duty in the Korean conflict.
He served on the USS Albuquerque until his honorable
discharge in April 10, 1952. During his Naval career he was
charged with the Mail Delivery duty and rose to the rank of
TEM2 (Mailman 2nd Class). TEM2 Berry was awarded the China
Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations
Service Medal.
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.restlandfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ross-Berry/
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Obituary Highlights:
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Ross Berry was born on October 14, 1926 in Brownfield, Texas, and passed away on February 19th, 2015, in Dallas, Texas. A veteran of two wars, he enlisted in the Navy at 17 to fight in World WarII.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Ted "Coal Miner" Waldron,
ted43@flash.net, (817) 689-3321
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Mission Summary:
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The family of Ross Berry, Jr. has asked the PGR to stand a
flag line at DFW National Cemetery for an interment service
on February 27, 2015.
March 06, 2015
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Photo Permission
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We Have Not Asked For Permission At This Time.
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PART 1:
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Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Feb 27, 2015 - Friday
March 06, 2015
- Friday
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Staging Time:
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12:45
12:15
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Briefing Time:
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13:00
12:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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13:15
12:45
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Service Start Time:
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13:30
13:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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Riders
will stage at the DFW National Cemetery Visitors Center. A
briefing will be held at the visitor’s center. Honor bikes
will be selected, and then riders will proceed to shelter C,
set the flags, and await TEM2 Berry, family, and friends.
After the service, flags will be furled, riders briefed and
dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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DFW National Cemetery Visitors Center
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211
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Map To Staging Areas:
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- Map To Staging Area At
DFW National Cemetery.
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle 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, Forecasts,
Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out.
http://www.ntxpgr.org
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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 OF 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.
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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.
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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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Ted "Coal Miner" Waldron
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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ted43@flash.net
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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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Be Sure To Watch Our WEB Site http://www.ntxpgr.org
For A Calendar Of Missions And Events Most Recent Updates To Mission
Agendas Contacts, Photos, Announcements, History, Maps, And Current
Weather And Forecasts.
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This weather information below is for the staging point of the mission.
More information is available if you click on the forecast section. It is
current as of the time you click the mission link on the calendar. |
Clicking on radar image will open a new window with a larger
display.
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