Reply To: David Summers II, 47, US Navy veteran, Austin, TX, 10 Dec 2024

Austin Patriot Guard Riders Forums Completed Missions David Summers II, 47, US Navy veteran, Austin, TX, 10 Dec 2024 Reply To: David Summers II, 47, US Navy veteran, Austin, TX, 10 Dec 2024

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Patti Hutto
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I arrived at 9:15am at Woodlawn Baptist Church. The weather was cloudy (dark grey overcast) with temps mid 40s. I met with the family (wife Rhonda) to ascertain what entrance to set up the flag line. I proceeded to walk the complex, making my way to the church office where I met with the Pastor, who provided the alternative site for staging. While waiting for fellow PGRs the hearse arrived, paying my respect as it drove by. I then followed the hearse to the back entrance and stood guard while the casket carrying Petty Officer Second Class David Owen Eugene Summers II was brought into the chapel.

Although our flag wrangler couldn’t attend, three patriots stood at the entrance to the chapel forming an honor line prior to the service. The sun came out and warmed to the mid 50s while standing at the entrance. The wind swirled a bit from time to time tossing the fallen leaves like snow around us. The honor was ours to stand and pay our respects to David Summers along with his family and friends.

The procession to Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery should be sunny with bright blue skies. The San Antonio PRG will pick up the flag line at the interment site. The Austin PGR opted not to participate in the procession, departing quietly as the service began at 11am.