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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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We had 12 in the flag line today honoring the long service to our nation of Mr. Willie Nolan Sr. No rain at either the church or cemetery for which we were thankful. We had one first time rider at today’s mission. Welcome, Wade! We also enjoyed the company of the two LEO from Thrall and Granger who came to escort the procession.

Thank you Max Vasquez for bringing flags and water up from Kyle. And a shout out to the Lucky Old Scoundrels MC for making a difference today.

RIP, Willie A Nolan, Sr. Thank you for your service.

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Mission summary: RC Warren Longacre
The Austin Patriot Guard Riders escorted SSG Adam Presley to CTSVC in Killeen, TX. SSG Presley was a Veteran of the War on Terror in Afghanistan. Presley served in the Army and ANG for 23 years. We had 6 riders from PGR and 2 riders that served with SSG Presley. We met the family In Georgetown at Ramsey Funeral Home. There was no LED for this Mission. We stood at a flag line in CTSVC. The weather was great.

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On a pleasant spring afternoon we had eight in the flag line today to honor the service of Mr. Bob Lipsey. One was Paul Larson, a PGR from Mission, TX who was on hand to honor his friend today. Thank you for standing the flag line with us.

Thanks also to Lance Owen for bringing the flags and for staking them in front of the funeral home in advance. We formed the line at 1:15 to be in place as people arrived for the visitation prior to the funeral service. Once the funeral service began we departed. Thank you to all who attended.

RIP, SFC Lipsey.

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From the family of CMSgt William Larrimer:
Keith,
Will you please pass along my most sincere Thank you for their service at Bill’s funeral. I have enclosed a small donation for your Patriot Guard. I am sure you will know how to put it to good use.

The men riding that day:
Don, PGR, Army
Lance
Keith, USMC
Warren, USAF
Gary
Ray

Thank you,
Francene

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We were humbled to stand for this American hero today. Members of Capt Forrester’s family visited with the 21 PGR in attendance prior to the flag line, took photos, and thanked us for honoring his ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Many of us stayed for the closing event which took place outdoors after the memorial service. The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets rendered honors with a flag honor guard, 21 gun rifle volley, and echo taps. They looked and sounded very sharp. Afterwards, Austin RC/USMC veteran Keith Longacre did a beautiful job presenting a gold PGR challenge coin to Capt Forrester’s daughter, Karoni. Bob Johnson of SAPGR then gave her a plaque.

Thank you Nicki for bringing flags and water. Thank you to all who attended today’s mission, especially the SAPGR riders and those who came from a distance to honor this KIA Marine.

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