PGR_NTX Patriot Guard - Final Itinerary - Alvaro Rios - September 25, 2009

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

FINAL ITINERARY

 

 



Lance Corporal Alvaro Rios

United States Marine Corps  

 

Mission Date; September 25, 2009

 

Ride Captain:  

       

Dewey "Diehard' Dyer, 214-316-8730 ; dgd4758 at sbcglobal.net

 

 Lance Cpl. Alvaro Rios, United States Marines, age 23, passed away on Sept.20,2009 while rendering aid to auto accident victims.He was born on Jan.29,1986 in Dallas,Texas to Felipe and Maria Rios who survive him.Alvaro is also survived by his beloved wife,Maria Del Rosario Zuleta, son Nathanial Giovanni Rios, sister Jessica and brother Edgar and numerous other relatives and many friends.Alvaro was a 2004 graduate of Seagoville High, lifelong member of El Buen Pastor Church, and was currently serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

 





Memorial Service - Friday, September 25, 2009, 10:00 AM:  Laurel Oaks Funeral Home

 

Staging -- 7:45 AM; Briefing – 7:55 AM; KSU --8:05 

Flag line in place by 9:30 AM.

 

Laurel Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park

12649 Lake June Rd.

Mesquite, Texas 75180

 972-288-4663

 

Map:  http://tinyurl.com/yarrbz2

 

The reason for the early staging is because the family of Marine Lcpl.Alvaro Rios has requested that we ride over to the family's home and escort them back to Laurel Oaks.They would like to leave between 8:15-8:30.I would appreciate as many riders as possible participate=2
0in the escort. The distance is 5.37 miles so it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to get there.

 



We will set our flag line and stand tall and silent to receive family and guests as they arrive for the service.  The service will consist of a memorial service and graveside service located approximately 200 yards from the chapel.  Once the memorial service begins we will break down the flag line and re-establish at the grave site.The graveside service is expected to start between 11:00 -11:15.Large Flag Bikes stay at the Chapel to participate in the procession to the grave site.

 

Weather:  Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. North winds around 5 mph.

 

While we recognize that there are other missions also planned on Friday riders not attending those or not in the geographical area of those missions please consider attending this one.  We know that the family of Mr. Alvaro Rios would be most grateful.

The flag/water truck will be present.

 

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. 

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

Please remember t
hat our mission is to stand tall, silent, and with honor and respect for this veteran and his family.

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Dewey "Diehard" Dyer

Ride Captain

Patriot Guard Riders of Texas
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