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    22 PGR stood the flag line plus several independent riders attending the service. A large contingent of active duty soldiers also attended. An Army Chaplin preformed the service. Afterwards, SSgt Johnson's urn was taken to a ground site for interment.

    keithlongacre
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    In the early morning hours today, a great group of 9 patriots gathered at the GT Whataburger to stage for the ride to Temple. After our fill of good food & SENIOR coffee, we rode the 40 miles to Temple where we met up with another group of patriots & discovered 3 more APGR for a total of 12. Adding in CENTEX riders, I make the count about 22 standing tall & proud to honor CW2 Knadle & his family. Several hundred attended his service. Military honors were rendered at the end of the service.
    Thanks to all of you for your dedication to serve in this special way. U are awesome.

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    In the midst of a cold mist, 8 patriots stood tall & silent as the family walked by stopping to thank each of us personally for honoring their Marine in such a special way. As always, it is our honor to be there & we truly appreciate being invited.
    A great big thanks to Nicki & Soup who came all the way from Spicewood to supply flags for us.
    With the FD advising that it would be hard keeping everyone together in the procession w/o LEOs & considering the weather, escort was cancelled.

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    Do to an unknown time change, all times had been moved up by 1 hour causing us to be late getting to the church. SO. A big special thanks to Flag Wrangler Don for staging flags before we all got there. The family arrived just after he got this done. The rest of us quickly grabbed flags & posted ourselves at the corner of the church drive way curve so the family could see us as they drove in. After talking with the FD & the LEOs, I dismissed the 9 patriots as it would have been a very long down time till departure to CTSVC.
    Thanks to all of U for taking the time to show this family their loved one was appreciated. Thank you Mr. Madison for your service & God be with you.

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    What a great change in weather for the 9 of us to stand the flag line. Because of 2 entrances, Don staged flags at both & we stood at the main one. The family arrived just before one thanking each of us personally as they walked up the sidewalk between us. The FD told us the service would last around an hour & a half. At the 2&1/2 mark, we were advised it would probably be another 45 minutes or so. He also told us that the coach would be going on ahead of the procession to change to a caisson. Several of us had other commitments so I talked with the FD about this & he was very good with our departing. He then thanked us for being there & for what we do.
    A big thank U to all of U for what U do.

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    Another HOT one today but still 5 amazing patriots stood tall & proud for Mr. Guyton. We even had one hardy sole ride up on his MC. Thanks everyone for doing what you do.

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    In spite of the short notice, 11 members braved the heat & stood tall & silent for Lt. Col. Folan. His wife & sons stopped at our briefing to tell us how much it meant to them that we were there. She told of how the PGR stood in the rain at her father's funeral, also a career Marine.

    We did have an overheating issue in the flag line & we sent him inside to recover. After lots of water & cooling off, he was able to get back to his truck & return home.

    This incredible group of patriots never stops amazing me & in so doing, never stops helping families get through their time of loss.

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    8 patriots dealt with the heat to stand for Mr. Grant. The family went through the line & thanked us for honoring him. At the conclusion, 5 of us went to the Folkes mission & others went to the Pickrel mission.
    Thanks again Don for your faithful flag wrangling service.

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    I plan on driving my truck to LLano. I can take 3 others if anyone wants to ride along. 512-751-8955 We can stage at my house in Wells Branch or some other location.

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    If anyone is interested, there is a Whataburger nx to HEB on 1626 in Kyle. I plan on being there around 8

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    Clouds partially blocked the sun giving us some relief as the 6 of us stood to honor Mr. World. His brother chatted awhile thanking us for being there. This was one of the largest turn outs we've seen for a veteran. The service lasted about an hour & a half. The FD & I discussed the position of everyone for the procession but no mention was made by him that the coach would be leaving early. When it suddenly left we were caught off guard. LEO's told us he was going ahead to switch the casket from the coach to a horse drawn caisson for the short ride to the internment site. We then re positioned at the cemetery where it was decided to quietly depart.
    Don did his usually great job of pre staging 7 flags which really helped the visual. It was a long day & I really thank you patriots for showing up for Mr. World & his family.

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    What an honor it was for all of us to stand for this young Marine. Even with the high heat, 19 patriots, including a couple that just needed to hold a flag, stood tall & proud. Upon breaking the flag line, several hurried off to GT to stand yet another flag line. Also in our line were 2 Leather Neck M/C members. After an hour & 1/2 down time, we joined the procession to CTSVC.
    Thanks Don for pre staking some flags. It really helps & increases the visual effect.

    Semper Fi Marine. You are now in His presents forever.

    in reply to: John Corzan, 88, USMC/Korea veteran, Kyle, TX, 25 JUN 2019 #5343
    keithlongacre
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    If anyone is interested, there is a Whataburger at 5401 FM 1626 in Kyle. EXIT 215 It is 10 minutes from the church.

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    What a nice surprise at staging. The former Commander of the Arlington National Cemetery stopped to thank us & what the PGR does. He related how much it means, not only to the family but to the military as well.
    Several folks walked the line thanking all 8 of us personally. You could tell it meant of lot to the family that we took time out of our lives to honor their veteran.
    Niki & soup prestaged several flags leading to the entrance of the church & 2 more at the street entrance. Riders commented that it really helps locating the correct drive.
    Hearing from the Commander, family & friends, really points out just how much your presents at these services really mean to all. U "DO" make a difference.

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    I probably will stop at Dale's for lunch if anyone wants to join me. food is pretty darn good.

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