ULTRA SHORT HONOR MISSION
Veteran Walter Zalenski, 65, US Army, Veteran, OF Abilene, TX
The family of Veteran Walter Zalenski has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Flagline Establishment: 1055 +/- at the discretion of the Ride Captain.
WX: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1300. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. A mask or face covering will be mandatory, due to the mandate from the State of Texas.
3. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
It was just Hippie, Randy and me today. Since two people were needed to fold the flag, Hippie had a great idea, to zip tie the 2 flags to the poles of the tent, and I held a US flag during the service. It worked like a charm and looked good! Perfect! Everyone had a turn to practice folding the flag for the service.
Hippie and Randy stood in as the Honor Guard and the flag Randy and Hippie folded turned out great as well. Hippy folded, and Randy presented it to Walter's Granddaughter. Everyone was glad and pleased how the service turned out.
I'd like to think that we all did the PGR proud. -LilDragon