CSM Melvin Dixon, Sr., 86, US Army (Ret), Georgetown, TX, 22 Nov 2025

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    markwells
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    Confirmed Mission: The family of CSM Melvin Dixon, Sr. has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his interment service.  He entered the US Army in 1961 and served 30 years, earning the rank of Command Sergeant Major, the highest enlisted rank attainable.  He received numerous medals and commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Three Bronze Service Stars, and many other awards recognizing his valor, dedication, and exceptional service.

    More about his life can be read here.

    Date/Time: Saturday, 22 November 2025.  Graveside service begins at 3 pm.

    Location: Cook Walden Capital Parks cemetery, 14501 N Interstate Hwy 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. map link.

    Timeline:
    2:00 – 2:30 pm – Staging at the main building.
    2:30 pm – Briefing and relocate to grave site.
    2:50 pm – Flag line prior to the procession arrival.

    Wx: High 79 deg F, partly cloudy

    Notes: We will stand a flag line at the grave site for the duration of the interment service.

    Ride Captain: Gary Mayers, texanat6@aol.com, (512) 797-6613
    Flag Wrangler: Gary Mayers

    Please attend to honor this soldier’s long and accomplished service to our nation.

    #7824
    Gary Mayers
    Moderator

    It was a great day with nice weather for a ride to the Cook Walden Capital Parks Cemetery to honor CSM Melvin Dixon, Sr. The family made an unusual request that we don’t do very often. Upon arrival of the hearse, lead rider Keith Longacre and five motorcycles escorted the hearse to the gravesite. After dismounting everyone fell in on posted flags to form a flag line.

    Full military honors were presented by U.S. Army soldiers. At the end of the service they lowered the casket. Many family members walked our flag line thanking us for what we do. Family and friends dropped roses on top of the casket and then departed.
    We retreated and put up flags. I thanked the riders and wished them all a safe trip home.

    RIP: Melvin Dixon, Sr.

    (Seven riders present.)

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