PGR_NTX Patriot Guard Final Itinerary - George Kenneth Saliba, September 17, 2009

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

FINAL ITINERARY



 

George Kenneth Saliba; Sergeant

United States Air Force

  

Mission Dates; September 17, 2009

 


Ride Captain:  

     

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

 


 


Sergeant Saliba served eight years of honorable military service, first he served a tour in the United States Army and later he served another tour in the United States Air Force during Viet Nam. He was born on September 7, 1940 and passed away on September 12, 2009.





 


 

Part 1 – Funeral:  Thursday, September 17, 2009, 10:00 AM Homestead Funeral Home

 

Staging -9:00AM; Briefing - 9:15AM; Flag Line in place by: 9:45AM   

 

Homestead Funeral Home

2951 S. Beltline Road

Grand Prairie, Texas  75052

(972) 616-2600

 

Map - http://tinyurl.com/mihwek




 


 

Part 2 – Escort and Interment:  Tuesday, September 17, 2009, 12:00 Noon Homestead Funeral Home

 

Staging - 11:15AM; KSU -11;30AM 

 

Homestead Funeral Home

2951 S. Beltline Road

Grand Prairie, Texas  75052

(972) 616-2600

 

 

We will stand the flag line to receive family and friends prior to the service at the funeral home. When the service begins we will break down the flag line and prepare for the escort to DFW National Cemetery for the Interment Service.

 

DFW National
 Cemetery 
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway 
Dallas, TX  75211 
214-467-3374

 

Map - http://tinyurl.com/n53s9e

 

On arrival at the cemetery big flag bikes will remain with the procession, the remaining bikes will proceed to the shelter staging area.  The shelter assignment is unknown at this time.  Those who are unable to participating in the escort please plan to arrive at the cemetery no later than 11:30 AM.  You can check at the administration building or at the visitor center for the shelter assignment.  We will use the flags in storage at the shelter for this part of the service.

 

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. 

 

Note:  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 (parallel parked) 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 trouble walking to the area.


 


 

Weather:  Forecast for Thursday: Cloudy with showers likely and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. 

 

The flag/water truck will be at all locations.

 

Safety First:  With the rain in the forecast, please remember to dress appropriately.  Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel the need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time.  Also please do not forget your rain gear. 

 

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 America Hero.

 


 


 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Dewey “Diehard” Dyer

Senior Ride Captain

North Texas PGR 


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