HONOR MISSION - Fri & Sat, 14 & 15 Oct 16
Derek "Bill" Olsen, 69, US Air Force, Vietnam Veteran, PGR Member, Burnet, TX
The family of Air Force Vietnam Veteran and Patriot Guard Rider "Bill" Olsen has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Pony Express Stop (Fri, 14 Oct) and Memorial Service (Sat, 15 Oct) of their Loved One.
Centex Portions are listed first, followed by a full itinerary for other areas of Texas. You are welcome to attend any/all portion(s). There is no obituary available.
Flagline Establishment: 1515 +/- We will emplace rebar to establish a static flagline since we are not sure exactly what time the OK/Olsen Party will arrive in Jarrell. Once they have topped off, eaten/rested and depart (1600 +/-), we will strike the flagline and depart.
WX: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Staging Location: The Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 SH 195, Killeen, Texas 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Setup & Briefing: At the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, be briefed and await arrival of the procession. Once they are spotted at the gate, we will man the flagline. (No flag setup as the shelter will be locked)
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
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NTX-PGR_Mission_Notice
Final Itinerary - Derek Bill Olsen - Oct 14, 2016 -Friday
Patriot's Name:
Derek Bill Olsen
Military Branch:
United States Air Force
Classification:
Veteran
PGR Member:
Yes - Verified - Austin
Additional Military Info:
Vietnam Veteran
Mission Ride Captain:
Mike Moore, evermoore58@gmail.com, (817) 228-3240
Ride Captain #2:
John "Ghostrider" Blase, blase02@sbcglobal.net, (972) 467-7527
Mission Summary:
The North Texas PGR has been invited to stand a flag line to greet and render honors for a Vietnam Veteran and former Texas PGR Ride Captain (Austin) as his family escorts him for his “last ride” from Moore, Oklahoma, to Burnett, Texas. A flag line will be established and Riders will stand “tall and silent” as the procession arrives and then again as they depart after refueling. A certificate of appreciation will be presented to his family. Once the procession departs, flags will be returned to the support vehicle and riders will be dismissed.
Photo Permission
We Have Not Asked For Permission At This Time.
PART 1:
Flag line at refueling stop for multi-region procession
Mission Date:
Oct 14, 2016 - Friday
Staging Time:
10:30
Briefing Time:
10:45
In Position Time Or KSU:
11:00
Service Start Time:
11:15
Details Of Part 1:
A flag line will be established and Riders will stand “tall and silent” as the procession arrives and render honors and then again as they depart after refueling. A certificate of appreciation will be presented to his family. Once the procession departs, flags will be returned to the support vehicle and riders will be dismissed.
Name Of Staging Point:
Buc-ee's fuel station
Staging Address For Part 1:
15901 I-35W
Fort Worth, Texas 76177
Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
https://goo.gl/maps/FQorPL2MvxB2
Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:
- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
Support Person For Part 1:
Brenda Rowell, cjrowelldallas@gmail.com
PART 2:
Flag line at refueling stop for multi-region procession
Mission Date:
Oct 14, 2016 - Friday
Staging Time:
13:00
Briefing Time:
13:15
In Position Time Or KSU:
13:30
Service Start Time:
13:45
Details Of Part 2:
A flag line will be established and Riders will stand “tall and silent” as the procession arrives and render honors and then again as they depart after refueling. Once the procession departs flags will be returned to the support vehicle and riders will be dismissed.
Name Of Staging Point
Slovacek's fuel station
Staging Address For Part 2
214 Melodie Dr
West, Texas 76691
Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
https://goo.gl/maps/kcao7dgUwTm
Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:
- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
Support Person For Part 2:
Randy and Nicki Smith, rdna4jd@sbcglobal.net, (469) 585-8196
Weather Forecast:
(See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Forecasts, Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out. http://www.ntxpgr.org
Comments:
- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.
- Safety First: 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.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Mike Moore
Ride Captain
Submitted By:
evermoore58@gmail.com
Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site: http://www.patriotguard.org
Be Sure To Watch Our WEB Site http://www.ntxpgr.org For Mission Updates ,A Calendar Of All Missions And Events, Contacts, Photos, Announcements, History, Maps, And Current Weather And Forecasts.
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[AUSPGR] Rev 1, Bill Olsen, 69, USAF/Vietnam veteran, Burnet/Killeen, TX, 14/15 OCT 2016
Rev 1: Revised map link for VFW in Burnet, TX. All other info remains as originally posted.
Confirmed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for Derek "Bill" Olsen. Bill is a US Air Force and Vietnam veteran. He also served as one of the original Austin PGR ride captains until 2008.
This is a two part mission.
Part 1 is procession bearing Bill's remains leaving on Friday, 14 Oct from Moore, OK, at 8 am, eventually arriving at the VFW post in Burnet, TX at approx. 5 pm (could be earlier), where we will have a flag line waiting. Bill lived in Bertram and was an active member at this VFW post. The conclusion of Part 1 in Burnet is an Austin mission.
Part 2 is a ceremony honoring Bill's life which will take place at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery (CTSVC) in Killeen on Saturday, 15 Oct, at 3 pm. Part 2 is a Centex mission.
Part 1 itinerary:
Date/Time: Friday, 14 October 2016
Location: VFW Post 6974. We will stage at the VFW post. The listed street address does not match up with Google Maps. This revised map link is the correct location.
map link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/1455+Buchanan+Dr,+Burnet,+TX+78611/@30.7609706,-98.2480723,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x865ae447d5e10bc5:0x56bc69cab815c5a7!8m2!3d30.759616!4d-98.2450897
Timeline:
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Staging
4:00 pm - Mission Briefing
Flag line at RC discretion
Wx: Hi 88 degrees, partly cloudy
Notes: Bring water for yourself and a friend. This is a flag line only mission. Following the arrival of the procession the VFW will be serving dinner in the hall. All are welcome.
Ride Captain: John "TC" Wiley, johnboy78643@outlook.com, (325) 388-4698
Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson
Part 2 itinerary:
Date/Time: Saturday, 15 October 2016
Location: Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 TX-195, Killeen, TX 76542. Stage at the cemetery near the committal shelter, following the direction of the Centex ride captain.
map link: https://goo.gl/ma...aBtUAV2KJ2
Timeline:
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Staging
2:30 pm - Mission Briefing
Flag line at RC discretion
Wx: Hi 88 degrees, partly cloudy
Notes: This is a flag line only mission. Upon arrival at the cemetery you will fall under the direction of the Centex RC.
Please attend to honor this Vietnam veteran and Patriot Guard Rider and show our gratitude to his family for his service to our country and cause.
