RMCM Gary Parker, 72, US Navy (Ret), Austin, TX, 03 Feb 2025

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    markwells
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    Confirmed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral and interment services for Radioman Master Chief Petty Officer Gary Parker.  PO Parker served 22 years in the US Navy earning numerous citations and medals including Southeast Asia service medal w/bronze star, 2nd joint meritorious unit commendation w/campaign device, 3rd sea service.

    More about his life can be read here.

    Date/Time: Monday, 03 February 2025  Funeral service begins at 10 am.

    Location: Beck Funeral Home, 15709 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 7871.  map link

    Timeline:
    9:00 – 9:20 am – Staging
    9:20 am – Briefing
    9:30 am – Flag line

    Wx: High 79 deg F, mostly sunny

    Notes: After the start of the funeral we will strike the flag line and depart quietly.  Interment will take place the same day CTSVC.  Centex PGR will attend.

    Ride Captain: Patti Hutto, patti.donlon@gmail.com, (512) 636-6374
    Flag Wrangler: Mark Wells

    Please attend to honor this sailor’s long, dedicated service to our nation.

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    Patti Hutto
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    9 Patriots responded to the mission for flag line prior to funeral service for Master Chief Gary Mac Parker in Brushy Creek. Temps started in the mid-60s with cloudy sky. By the time we struck the flag line around 10am, some clouds dispersed allowing the sun to shine with temps in the 70s. We stationed 2 patriots, one at each driveway entrance towards the road, where some vehicles responded with some horn honks. The remainder were at the entrance to the chapel to stand silently with flags unfurled as family and friends began making their way inside for the viewing and service. It was our honor to stand in respect for Master Chief Parkers service to our country in both the Navy and Texas National Guard.

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