PGR_NTX Patriot Guard Final Itinerary - Patrick Dempsey - July 1, 2009

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

FINAL ITINERARY  

 

Mr. Patrick Dempsey, Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.)

United States Marine Corps

 

Mission Date; July 1, 2009

 

Ride Captain:  

 

Dewey "Diehard" Dyer, 214-316-8730(c); dgd4758 at sbcglobal.net 

 

 

Mr. Dempsey passed away on June 28, 2009 and is survived by his wife Sandi,
daughter Anita Maki and other family members and friends.

 

 

Part 1 - Funeral:  Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 10:00 AM

 

Staging - 8:45 AM; Briefing - 9:00 AM

 

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

2910 Corn Valley Road

Grand Prairie, TX  75052

(972) 262-0552

 

Map:  http://tinyurl.com/nhhubc 

 

We will set up a flag line prior to the funeral service and receive family
and guests as they arrive at the church for the service.  After the service
begins we will break down the flag line and prepare for the procession to
the cemetery.  It looks like we will have a break of some sort prior to the
procession but the duration of that break is not known at this time.

 

 

Part 2 - Interment Service:  Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 12:30 PM

 

Staging:  12:00 PM 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 12:00 PM and ready to begin preparing the
area for Mr. Dempsey'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.

 

 

Weather:  Mostly clear with a high of 96 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 Dyer

North Texas Senior Ride Captain

 
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