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Patriot's Name:
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PFC
Joel A. Ramirez
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Killed In Action
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Additional Military Info:
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OEF, Afghanistan
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Ride Captain:
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Wendy "HotLips" Ingersoll; (817) 991-9021;
califbabe55@yahoo.com
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Mission:
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Two-part Mission: A small contingent of flag bikes will
escort the family from their home in Waxahachie to meet PFC
Ramirez upon his arrival at Mid-Way Regional Airport. All
other Riders will stand a flag line near the entrance to the
airport. As the coach, family cars and flag bikes depart,
the remaining PGR members will fall in behind the flag bikes
as we escort the Ramirez family and friends to the funeral
home in Waxahachie.
In the evening of the following
day, the PGR will stand a flag line at the Waxahachie Civic
Center where PFC Ramirez will receive Military Honors and a
Funeral Mass. Private Ramirez will be interred in Mexico.
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Obituary:
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PFC Ramirez was a 2007 graduate of Waxahachie High School,
where his parents, Feliciano (“Chano”) and Irma have been
employed for some time. His immediate family also includes
his two-year-old daughter, Kaylie, and three siblings,
brother Daniel and sisters Maria and Christie. On Saturday,
16 APR 2011, Private Ramirez gave his life in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom. He died of wounds suffered in
Nimroz province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his
unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
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PART 1:
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Arrival Escort; FRI, 29 APR 2011, 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mission Date:
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04/29/2011
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Staging Time:
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09:30 AM
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Briefing Time:
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10:15 AM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:30 AM
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Details Of Part 1:
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Due to the large numbers of supporters anticipated from the
City of Waxahachie and nearby communities, we will be
staging well in advance of the aircraft’s ETA (which,
itself, is always subject to last-minute changes). Your
cooperation and patience is greatly appreciated. As you
arrive at the entrance to Mid-Way Regional Airport, a Ride
Captain will direct the placement of your motor or cage. On
the airport road, a short distance north of US-287, we will
establish a flag line with our vehicles, lining both sides
of the road. We expect to be joined by citizens and will
place our machines accordingly. We will render honors as the
family arrives. After they’ve cleared the area, the flags
will be retrieved and we will stand by for the return
procession. We will join with that procession and proceed
approximately six miles to the Wayne Boze Funeral Home, 1826
West Highway 287 Business, Waxahachie, where we will again
render appropriate honors as Private Ramirez is escorted
inside.
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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Mid-Way Regional Airport
US 287 & Rex Odom Drive
Midlothian, TX 76065
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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MAP To The Staging Point
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Water Truck For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Support Person:
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James Carlile; (469) 438-6405;
jamcar47@sbcglobal.net
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PART 2:
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Military Honors/Funeral Mass; SUN, 01 MAY 2011, 4:30 PM
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Mission Date:
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05/01/2011
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Staging Time:
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04:30 PM
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Briefing Time:
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05:15 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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05:30 PM
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Details Of Part 2:
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The PGR will form a flag line at the Waxahachie Civic Center
where PFC Ramirez will receive Military Honors and a Funeral
Mass will be held. After the family and guests have arrived,
the flag line will stand down and all Patriot Guard Riders
who so desire are invited by the family to attend the
services. At the conclusion of the Mass, we will
re-establish the flag line as PFC Ramirez’ family departs
for their home.
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Staging Address For Part 2
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Waxahachie Civic Center
2000 Civic Center Lane
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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MAP To The Staging Point
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Water Truck For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Support Person
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James Carlile; (469) 438-6405;
jamcar47@sbcglobal.net
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Weather Forecast:
(Check Our WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
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Weather.com says, for FRI, 29 APR at noon: Windy, 78F, high
expected to be 85F. Zero percent chance of precipitation.
Wind SSE at 32! Flag bikes please use caution!
For
SUN, 01 MAY, the high is forecast to 67F with a 70 percent
chance of precip and thunderstorms! Wind NE at 14. Please
check for an updated forecast before leaving.
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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.
- 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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The early staging times are due to the expected turn out and
to facilitate parking the PGR vehicles together. There are
an Exxon and a Shell station exactly two miles NW of the
Part 1 Staging Point (entrance to Mid-Way Airport). Food is
also available there. There is another Shell station
approximately two-tenths of a mile SE of Wayne Boze Funeral
Home. For Part 2, there are several gas stations and
restaurants approximately 1.3 miles east of the Civic Center
at and near the intersection of US Highways 287 & 77 on the
north side of Waxahachie. Also, air conditioning and
restrooms are available at the Civic Center. And please
don’t forget to pack your rain gear, just in case.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Mark Ingersoll
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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bluhog@patriotguard.org
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Listing On National WEB Site:
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