PGR_NTX Patriot Guard Final Itinerary - SSG Jeremy E. Bessa - March 9-10, 2009

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

Final Itinerary

 

Staff Sergeant Jeremy E. Bessa

United States Army; KIA Afghanistan

 

Mission Date: March 9-10, 2009

 

Ride Captains:

 

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

Rick Crabb, 972-937-6508 (h); rjcrabb at sbcglobal.net

 

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Staff Sergeant Jeremy Bessa, 26 was killed by an improvised explosive device
while conducting a mounted combat reconnaissance patrol.  He was a Special
Forces Operational Detachment - Alpha Team communications Sergeant assigned
to Company B, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne).  He
deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in January 2009 as a
member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan.
Bessa earned the coveted "Green Beret" in March 2007 and was assigned to 1st
Bn., 3rd SFG (A) at Fort Bragg, NC., as a Special Forces communications
Sergeant.  

 

Bessa's military education includes the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and
Escape Course, Basic Airborne Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course,
Warriors Leaders Course, and Special Forces Qualification Course.  

 

His awards and decorations include the Joint Commendation Medal, Army
Commendation Medal,  Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non commissioned Officer Professional
Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Combat Medics
Badge and Special Forces Tab. 

 

Bessa is survived by his wife Lindsey and their son Carson of Fayetteville,
N.C.; parents Ted and Julie Bessa of Whispering Pines, N.C. and brother,
Christopher L. Bessa of Fort Carson, Colo.

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Part 1- Escort: Monday, March 9, 2009 - 9:20 AM

 

Staging - 8:00 AM     Briefing - 8:20 AM

 

Addison Police Department

4799 Airport Pkwy.

Addison, Texas 75001-3321

972-450-7100

 

Map - http://tinyurl.com/d8go96

 

We will stage in the parking lot of the Addison Police Department on the
west side of the building.  

 

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Part 2 - Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 12:00 Noon

 

Staging - 10:30 AM   Briefing - 10:45 AM   Flag line in place by 11:00 AM

 

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home 

7405 West Northwest Hwy.

Dallas, TX  75225

214-363-5401

 

Map - http://tinyurl.com/dc9qgm 

 

We will be staging at parking area east of the Chapel.  The Chapel is
located in the building directly to your right as you enter
Sparkman/Hillcrest.  At the conclusion of the funeral ceremony we will
escort SSG Bessa and the procession to DFW National Cemetery for the
interment service. 

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Part 3 - Interment Service: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 2:30 PM

 

Staging: Escort riders - upon arrival at the cemetery.

Riders not participating in the escort please stage below shelter at 1:30
PM.

 

DFW National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, TX 75211 

214-467-3374

 

Map - http://tinyurl.com/d63der

 

On arrival at the cemetery, big flag bikes will remain at the visitor center
with the procession and remaining bikes will proceed to the area below
appropriate to assist with the preparation for the service. A short briefing
may be provided at that location.

 

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

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Weather:        Monday - Thunderstorms with a high of 76 degrees.

                        Tuesday - Isolated Thunder storm with a high of 77
degrees.

 

The flag/water truck will be at both locations.

 

Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.

 

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

 

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Respectfully Submitted,

 

Dewey "Diehard" Dyer

Rick Crabb

North Texas Ride Captains

 

 
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