PGR_NTX Patriot Guard Final Itinerary - Bobbie Jean Williams - Friday, June 12, 2009

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

 

Sometimes we must make an exception to a strict interpretation of a rule and
after conferring with some of the Ride Captains I believe this is one of
those times.  After you read about this mission I think you will agree.
This mission is for Mrs. Bobbie Jean Williams.  Many of your know her from
meeting her and her husband at the visitor center at DFW National Cemetery.
You may not know of their tireless volunteer work, Mrs. Williams' sewing of
the flags or their history of riding motorcycles.  While not PGR riders,
they embodied the spirit of the PGR, the caring and the heart of the PGR and
we would all do well to live up to their example.  We knew Mrs. Williams and
know Mr. Williams.  She may not be a veteran but he is, and I believe them
both to be one of us and when Mr. Williams and his family honored us with
this request we believed there was no way to refuse it.  We saw Mr. and Mrs.
Williams quite often, giving selflessly of their time to help and to honor
the fallen and their families right there in the same venue we visit so many
times ourselves.  When you read the background in Mike's itinerary I trust
you will feel the same way that I and others do.  The itinerary follows.

 

Steve Lucas

Deputy State Captain

North Texas PGR

 

FINAL ITINERARY

 

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Williams 

A true American

 

Mission Date; June 12, 2009

 

Ride Captain:

 

Mike "Gunner" Lambert; (817) 368-9076 (c); mikelambert2 at aol.com

 

 


This mission is for the wife of a WWII veteran.  Mr. Tommie Williams and his
wife Bobbie Jean Williams both worked at the Visitor's Center at the
Veterans Cemetery in Grand Prairie up until January, when Mrs. Williams had
a stroke.  Mrs. Williams passed away on April 23rd.  They were married for
59 years 4 months and 21 days.


Up until October Mrs. Williams not only worked the desk in the Visitor
Center but was also repairing the American flags for the cemetery and
helping to place the flags on holidays.  They both did volunteer work at the
VA Hospital whenever possible.


The family has asked if the North Texas PGR would allow Mr. Williams (age
83) to ride on a trike and escort his wife's urn to the VA Cemetery to be
placed in the Wall.  The trike transportation has been arranged.  Mr.
Williams told his family that after seeing the Patriot Guard at the services
over the years that he thinks "It's the greatest thing that can be done for
the fallen."


During the late 1940's and early 50's Tommie and Bobbie's Williams' only
form of transportation was a Harley Davidson motorcycle with a side car.
When their first child was born the trip to the hospital was made in that
side car. 


 

 

Part 1 - Escort:  Friday, June 12 - 9:00 AM

 

Staging - 9:00 AM; Briefing - 9:30 AM; KU - 10:00 AM

 

Elks Lodge

601 W. Pioneer Pkwy

Arlington, TX  76010
(817) 275-0272

 

Map -  <http://tinyurl.com/nl7z87> http://tinyurl.com/nl7z87

 

We will set up our escort formation in the parking lot with big flag bikes
leading, followed by Mr. Williams and his wife's urn on a PGR rider's trike
followed by his daughter and son-in-law on their bikes, the other PGR riders
and friends of the family. We will depart for the veterans Cemetery without
a "LEO" escort.  All traffic laws will be observed.

 

 

Part 2 - Interment Service:  Friday, June 12 - 11:00 AM

 

Staging:  Upon escort arrival at the cemetery.

DFW National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, TX  75211

214-467-3374

 

Map - http://tinyurl.com/6xvnw7 

 

On arrival at the cemetery, big flag bikes will remain at the visitor center
with the procession and remaining bikes will proceed to the parking area
below the shelter "A" to assist with preparations for the service. A short
briefing will be provided at that location. 
For anyone who will not be able to attend Part 1, please be at the shelter
area (shelter A) of the cemetery no later than 10:30 AM and ready to begin
preparing the area for Mrs. Williams' service as soon as possible following
the service immediately before hers.

We will use the flags in storage at shelter "A" for this part of the
mission. 

 

 

Weather:  According to weather.com, the forecast is for a high of 94 degrees
with sunny skies.

With warmer weather beginning, 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 water
truck will be present at all locations.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Mike "Gunner Lambert

North Texas Ride Captain

 
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