Confirmed Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family to participate in the funeral services of their loved one. Ira Mac “Dickie” Parks 80, served in the Navy and Air Force and is a Korean war veteran. He received the Korean and China Service Medals and left the service with the rank of Seaman.
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 2:00pm
Location: Providence – Jones Funeral Home, 604 Tx Hwy 95, Elgin Tx
Directions: We will stage at the funeral home. Travelling east on US 290 from Austin, you will come to the first light in Elgin at Hwy 95. Turn north and continue approximately .8 miles and the funeral home is on the west side of Hwy 95.
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Timeline:
12:45pm – 1:15pm Staging
1:15pm – Mission/Safety Briefing
1:30pm – Flag Line
WX: Partly Cloudy, high – 68 Lo – 46, (KVUE WX)
Notes: Once the service is completed, we will join the LEO escorted procession for the short ride to the Elgin City Cemetery. Please arrive fed, fueled, and hydrated. Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend.
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Ride Captain: Robert Stancil 512-217-4740 Austinplastering@sbcglobal.net
Flag Wrangler: Frank James
Please make plans to honor this Korean War veteran for his service and sacrifice for our country.
