PGR_NTX Patriot Guard Final Itinerary - William Vanzura - August 11, 2009

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

Final Itinerary

 

Mr. William Edward Vanzura 

United States Navy, Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class 

WWII Veteran and Pearl Harbor Survivor

 

 Mission Date:  Tuesday, August 11, 2009

 

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Ride Captain: 

 

Dewey "Diehard" Dyer, 214-316-8730(c); dgd4758 at sbcglobal.net
<http://us.mc823.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dgd4758@sbcglobal.net> 

 

 

Mr. Vanzura passed away just hours before his 88th birthday.  He was a
Harley rider who enjoyed riding his flathead Hog in the pineapple fields of
Oahu and always spoke fondly of those days.

 

 

Part 1 - Funeral:  Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 9:30 AM

 

Staging - 8:15 AM; Briefing - 8:45 AM

 

Mayfield-Kiser Funeral Home 

12301 South I-35 W  

Fort Worth, Texas  76082  

(817) 568-8836

 

Map - http://tinyurl.com/nwr6en 

 

We will set up a flag line prior to the funeral service and receive family
and guests as they arrive at the funeral home for the service.   After the
service begins we will break down the flag line and prepare for the
procession to the cemetery.

 

 

Part 2 - Interment Service:  Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 12:00 PM 

  

Staging:  11:30 AM awaiting the procession to arrive. 

  

DFW National Cemetery 

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway 

Dallas, TX  75211 

(214) 467-3374 

  

Map - http://tinyurl.com/n53s9e 

On the procession's arrival at the cemetery, big flag bikes will remain at
the service entrance staging area with the procession and remaining bikes
will proceed to the shelter staging area to assist with preparations for the
service.

 

For those not be able to attend Part 1, please be at the shelter staging
area of the cemetery no later than 11:30 AM and ready to begin preparing the
area for Mr.Vanzura's service as soon as possible following any service
immediately before his.  We will use the flags in storage at the shelter for
this part of the mission. 

Please be aware of the possibility of blocked entrances to the cemetery.  An
entrance that we believe will always be open is the one near the
administration building on Mountain Creek Parkway about half way up the
hill, approaching Spur 408 and Loop 12.  The map in this document shows that
entrance and not the main entrance we are used to - just in case.  The
procession will be using this entrance. 

Also, let's always remember to be as quiet as possible when entering and
leaving the Cemetery out of respect to the other services that are taking
place.

 

 

Weather:  Mostly clear with a high of 99 degrees.  In other words - HOT! 

With hot weather already here, please remember to properly hydrate
(including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress
appropriately.  Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you
need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time.
Also, please don't forget your sun screen. 

Iron Horses if you can; cages are always welcome and appreciated.  

 

The flag/water truck will be present.  With the temperatures forecast near
triple digits, coming in a cage might be a consideration.   

Please remember that our mission is to stand tall, silent, and with honor
and respect for this veteran and his family.  

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Dewey "Diehard" Dyer

North Texas Senior Ride Captain 

 

 

 
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