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Thank you to the eight patriots who stood the flag line today to honor Ed Morgan’s service to our country. Short notice was no problem for our riders!

Our flag line in front of the funeral home was about 50/50 sun/shade, but as it was early in the day, we managed fine. Mr. Morgan’s son and a number of his American Legion compatriots thanked us for our presence. It was our privilege to be there.

RIP Edward Albert Morgan.

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13 PGR gathered at the Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown to form a flag line in honor of 1LT Charles “Woody” McCook who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII. He and his family were escorted from ABIA by about three dozen LEO motorcycles and additional police vehicles from various agencies. The procession included a US Army honor guard team which moved the casket into the funeral home while the LEO and others saluted. It was a moving sight.

Afterward, Patti joined me inside where we met with his niece and nephew and presented them a gold plated PGR challenge coin reserved for the families of our KIA. We also gave them the PGR condolence card we all signed, including first time rider, Nick.

1LT Woody McCook was lost in battle 82 years ago. It was a great honor and privilege to participate in his return to Texas.

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Thank you to the eight riders who took time from their Memorial Day holiday to help honor the war fighters from Granger who gave the ultimate sacrifice. All went according to plan until we arrived at the school where the threatening weather prompted the decision to move the event indoors at the parish rec center. We relocated there and carried our flags inside just as the heavens opened for an hour long downpour.

After the ceremony ended we enjoyed coffee and donuts with the friendly Granger folks until the rain subsided, rainsuits were deployed, and we departed.

Thank you Gary Mayers for the help today.  We had three first time riders join us. Welcome Terry, Fred, and Mike! We are blessed to participate in this heartfelt event.

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We had eight in the flag line to honor USMC Corporal Charles Levy today. Two flag bearers stood at the entrance from the road, and the rest in front of the church. USMC veteran Keith Longacre carried the USMC flag. It was a comfortable but breezy day. A few of us enjoyed lunch at the nearby Andice General Store afterward.

A special thanks to Calvin Story for bringing the flags and water. RIP Charles David Levy.

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Soup Campbell:
Five Patriot Guard Riders showed up to honor Col Meador on this beautiful but slightly windy morning. As usual, Nicki arrived early and staked flags at the entrance and had flags ready for the ceremony.
I had mentioned to the funeral director yesterday on the phone that if needed we would be able to help unload the casket when it arrived at 0830. We were able to be of service, unloading and positioning the casket in the church.
I greeted Mrs. Meador when she arrived with her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter and presented her the sympathy card signed by all members who were present. The family expressed appreciation for out attendance and were grateful that we acknowledged the fact that Col. and Mrs. Meador had been married for 73 years! Several others thanked us for our presence as they entered the church.
Though our numbers were small this morning, the level of appreciation for our presence was reassuringly high. May this hero with 30 years of honorable service in the United States Air Force “Rest In Peace”.

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Five Patriots stood the flag line to honor Mr. Davis’s service to our country. We had a chance to explore the Davis cemetery a bit during staging. It dates back to 1866 which gave us an idea of just how long his family has been in the area.

The Army had two uniformed soldiers on hand to fold and present the flag and sound taps.

Thanks to Calvin for arriving early and posting flags at the entrance off Hwy 183. One could easily miss the turn-off without them.

RIP, SP4 Donald J. Davis.

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What a privilege for the six of us to join Dustin’s family for their home dedication. We enjoyed talking with them at the staging. What a sweet and easy going family. He told us the last time he and his family where at the homesite it was an empty lot! How special to be a part of the big reveal.

Joining us and his family in the procession to the home were two LEO cars, a fire department pickup, and a fire engine. We formed a flag line along the street for the duration of the 30 minute event which closed with him raising the US Flag for the first time on the flag pole in his new front yard.

Thank you Michele for bringing the flags. It was a fun afternoon.

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We had 12 Patriots turn out today to honor MSgt Marshall’s long service to our country. What a wonderful response to this short notice mission request. The family, friends, and passerby’s as well took note of our flag line. Special thanks to Gerald Ramm of the Wilco Marine Corp League for manning the entrance with the USMC flag.

A big thank you also to Gary Mayers for bringing the flags and staking them so nicely in advance so those entering for the earlier visitation portion saw the patriotic display before our flag line was in place.

RIP to this long serving Marine, MSgt Robert A. Marshall Sr.

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Thank you to the 10 Patriots who stood the flag line at the VFW today for Hadley Thompson. We were in place about 12:45, and a bit after 1 pm a procession of at least 40 bikes and numerous cars and trucks arrived. Hadley’s bike was trailered among them. Once everyone was through the gate and onto the side patio, the USAF honor guard folded and presented the flag and sounded taps, and a bag piper played Amazing Grace. It was a moving and well executed ceremony, with the USAF looking sharp as always.

Thank you again to Lance for bringing the flags. It was a beautiful day to be outside honoring this PGR and USAF veteran. RIP, Hadley.

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We had 10 Patriots standing for MAJ Hall on a pleasant Texas fall day.  Thank you, Lance, for bringing the flags and water today.

Our invitation came from the funeral director, and his daughters and wife were surprised and very pleased to see us there. They told us how though born in Canada he loved the USA and worked hard to become a naturalized citizen and serve it in the US Army. That service included three Vietnam tours.

It was an honor to participate in his funeral service. RIP, MAJ Terrance W. Hall.

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We had 33 patriots gathered today to usher Sam Warren from this world. As we walked in a line from the parking lot to form the flag line at the church, I turned around to enjoy the site of all those US flags and those who carried them. Sam would have liked it, too.

We formed up again after the funeral mass as the Austin Police Department conducted honors outside the church, with live taps, bagpipes, and folding and presentation of the Texas flag to Sam’s family.

The procession from the church to the cemetery was well escorted by LEO. However, one of the family cars had a flat, which caused us to stop for a short while on the SH 130 service drive. Later, one of the family members commented, “Sounds like Sam having some fun…a final laugh for the stoppage of the funeral procession”.

The Army provided military honors at the cemetery with taps, a rifle salute, and folding and presentation of the US flag.

Thank you to all who attended today, in particular PGR Texas State Captain Mylissa “L.F.” Pannell-Munguia who rode up from the San Antonio area. Thank you also to Patti for her help, and Lance, Gary, Soup, and Nicki for flags and water.

Every veteran funeral mission is a sad affair, but when we bury one of our own, it hurts. RIP Sam Warren, we miss you already.

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We had three PGR in the flag line at the cemetery today to honor Mr. Cisneros and his service.
The AMVETS provided honors including a rifle salute. They enlisted our flag wrangler Max Vasquez to fill the bugler role as well. Well done, Max, and those who joined him.

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We had six patriots in the flag line today to honor the Navy service of Mr. Frank “RightSide” Metcalfe. The large porch area at the funeral home entrance afforded us some shade.
About 15 minutes before the start of the service, the BACA motorcycle procession arrived. At least 30 bikes, probably more. RightSide’s Victory was ridden in and parked on the porch. Once everyone was inside we struck the flag line and departed.

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We had four PGR standing for Capt Patrick Coon this morning. It was overcast and relatively cool, which helped with the 45 minute flag line.

Richard and I stayed to join the procession to the cemetery. There was no lead funeral car, so the two of us were behind the hearse. We had four LEO providing excellent protection and guidance to get us there safely. As planned, when the procession reached the turnoff to the cemetery we continued straight and called it a day.

Thank you Lance for bringing flags. May God Bless Capt Coon, and bring his family peace.

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An overcast and muggy morning for the six Patriots who formed a flag line at the Granger Memorial Day service. The local American Legion post opened the program by raising the flag to half-mast at the memorial, which was installed in 1949 and is engraved with the names of Granger’s KIA heroes since WWI. The program lasted about 25 minutes and was closed by the most beautiful performance of live taps I’ve ever heard, performed by a bugler who drove all the way from San Antonio for the event.

A couple of us joined those in attendance for coffee and donuts afterward. Thank you to Gary for bringing the flags, and thank you to American Legion Post 282 and the City of Granger for again inviting us to this event. Small town patriotism gives one hope.

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