PGR_NTX Patriot Guard Final Itinerary - SSG Shawn McNabb; KIA; 11/4-6/09

Tue Nov 3 18:18:43 CST 2009

Final Itinerary

Staff Sergeant Shawn Henry McNabb

United States Army, KIA, Afghanistan

Mission Dates:  November 4, 5, 6, 2009

Ride Captains:

Randy "Coach" Roberts; (940) 390-6243 (c);
<mailto:rkroberts127 at hotmail.com> rkroberts127 at hotmail.com

Bill "Rotorhead" Holcomb; (972) 672-2701 (c);  <mailto:aapylt at aol.com>
aapylt at aol.com

Staff Sergeant Shawn H. McNabb, 24, died October 26, 2009, when his MH-47
helicopter crashed while conducting military operations in western
Afghanistan.

McNabb was a native of Terrell, TX, and volunteered for Army service in July
2003.  Following basic training at Fort Benning, GA, and advanced individual
training at Fort Sam Houston, TX.  McNabb served with the 702nd Combat
Support Medical Company at Camp Casey, South Korea, as a health care
specialist.  In October 2005 he was assigned to the 57th Air Medical
Ambulance Company at Fort Bragg, N.C., as a flight medic.  In 2008 he
successfully assessed with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
(Airborne) as an emergency care Sergeant. McNabb arrived at 3rd Battalion,
160th SOAR (A), in Savannah, GA, in July 2008.

He was a combat veteran with five deployments, all in support of the Global
War on Terrorism.

His military training includes the Warrior Leader Course, Special Operations
Training Course, the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course, the
Special Operations Combat Medic Course, the Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Course, Advance Trauma Life Support Course, the Flight Medic Course, the
Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance Course, and Airborne School.
McNabb's awards include the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal for
Valor, the Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, the
Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, two Army Good Conduct Medals, the
National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Iraqi
Campaign Medal - Campaign Star, the Global War On Terrorism Service Medal,
the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Army
Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Basic Aviation Badge, and
the Parachutist Badge.

SSG McNabb is survived by his parents, David and Ann McNabb, of Terrell, TX
and sister Heather T. Gray

Part 1:  Escort; Wednesday November 4, 2009 - Greenville, TX airport to
Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home, Terrell, TX; 11:56 AM

Staging: 10:30AM     Briefing: 11:00 AM

Majors Field Airport

101 Majors Rd.

Greenville, TX 75401

Ph: (903) 457-2960

Map Link: -  <http://tinyurl.com/y9fx29x> http://tinyurl.com/y9fx29x

We will stage on the hanger side road in front of the airport terminal. This
road does not appear on the map.

Part 2:  Visitation; Thursday November 5, 2009; Anderson Clayton Funeral
Home; 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Staging: 3:15 PM        Briefing: 3:30 PM

Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home

301 W Nash St
Terrell, TX 75160-2608
(972) 524-6417

Map Link:   <http://tinyurl.com/ygho4gm> http://tinyurl.com/ygho4gm

We will set our flag line and stand tall and silent as the family and guests
arrive for the visitation.

Part 3:  Funeral Service; Friday, November 6, 2009; First Baptist Church,
Terrell; 10:00 AM

Staging: 8:15 AM       Briefing: 8:45 AM

First Baptist Church

403 N. Catherine Street

Terrell, TX  75160

Ph. (972) 524-1800 Metro

Map Link:   <http://tinyurl.com/yg9dzlm> http://tinyurl.com/yg9dzlm

We will set up our flag line and stand tall and silent as the family and
guests arrive for the service.  Once the service begins will break down the
flag line and prepare to ride in the procession to DFW National Cemetery.

Part 4:  Interment Service; Friday, November 6, 2009; 1:00 PM; Shelter B.

Staging: Upon arrival at DFW National Cemetery

DFW National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, TX 75211 

214-467-3374

Map Link:   <http://tinyurl.com/d63der> http://tinyurl.com/d63der

For those not attending the funeral service and/or not involved in the
escort to the cemetery please stage at the cemetery no later than 12:15 PM.
All assistance in setting up flags and generally preparing the area for the
arrival of Staff Sergeant McNabb is greatly appreciated.  All flags stored
at Shelter B will be used.

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

Safety First:  With warmer weather, 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 do not forget your sun screen.

Please remember that our parking area is now on the main road between
shelters A and B.  Funerals are being staged at the Administration building
and in the area by the lake.  We will park facing up the hill toward shelter
A with 2 bikes side by side as close to the curb and each other as possible
so that traffic can get by.  This arrangement keeps the motorcycle and voice
noise to a minimum around the shelters during the services and appears to
meet the needs of the cemetery.  We will assemble in this area and not
around the shelters until it is time to move to the shelter to set up for
the service.  Exceptions to this parking arrangement are, as always, made
for those who have difficulty walking.

We will use the flags in storage at the shelter for this part of the
mission.  The flag and water truck will be at the visitation, service and
interment.

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

Weather: 

The forecast calls for clear skies all week with highs in the mid 70s and
lows in the low 50s.  You might expect cooler temperatures in the evening,
especially as you get further from the city.

Respectfully Submitted,

Randy "Coach" Roberts

Senior Ride Captain, North Texas PGR

Bill "Rotorhead" Holcomb 

Senior Ride Captain, North Texas PGR

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