NORTH TEXAS PGR
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Patriot's Name:
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John LeJeune, 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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Vietnam Veteran.
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Ride Captain:
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Dewey "Diehard" Dyer; 214-316-8730;
dgd4758@sbcglobal.net
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Mission:
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To Stand Tall and Silent for this Veteran and American Hero.
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Obituary:
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John LeJeune Jr, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, from
complications of prostate cancer, agent orange connected.
John was a Life Member of the Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter#330
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hallmark
Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Interment: 1:30 p.m. Monday in
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
John was born July 10,
1945, in Jennings, La.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Patty; son, John
LeJeune III and wife, Katina; daughter, Dawne Schwartz and
husband, Kyle; grandchildren, Paige and Julie Schwartz and
Johnathan and Joshua LeJeune; mother Marjorie LeJeune;
sisters, Gaynell Rosteet and Bertha Kibodeaux; and brother,
William LeJeune
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PART 1:
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Interment service; Monday,1:30pm, DFW National Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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08/30/2010
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Staging Time:
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12:45 PM
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Briefing Time:
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01:00 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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01:15 PM
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Details Of Part 1:
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The PGR will stand the flag line at the Interment service in
honor of John LeJeune Jr.
We will stage at the Visitors
Center.
"John's last wish was for the PGR to be a big
part of his final Going Home".
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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DFW National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy.
Dallas, Tx. 75211
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Water Truck For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Weather Forecast:
(Check Our WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
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High: 95 Low: 78 Partly Cloudy Wind: S at 13 mph
Precip.:
20%
Humidity: 61%
Partly cloudy skies.
Humid. High near 95F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and
appreciated.
- Safety First: With warmer weather, 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.
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For anyone not attending the KIA Mission in Wichita Falls on
Monday, the family and friends of John LeJeune would be very
honored to see a large turnout of North Texas PGR at the
service.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Dewey Dyer
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Assistant Deputy State Captain
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Submitted By:
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dgd4758@sbcglobal.net
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