Today's mission began with the funeral at Central Christian Church where riders stood the flag line to welcome friends and family.

Guests entered the drive that had a large flag suspended from two fire department ladder trucks.  Several other fire trucks arrived and were strategically positioned in the parking lot.  Richardson PD and Dallas PD provided many patrol cars that were placed within sight of the church.  The Dallas PD motorcycle escort arrived with 27 bikes for the long ride to the cemetery.

Once the church service began, the flag line was taken down and riders were briefed for long ride to come.  We had several new riders, Gold Star Mom's, and Blue Star folks on this mission.

When the service was over, the PGR, Dallas PD riders, a large contingent of Masons and others stood a line to render honors as the honor guard carried Lt. Welch to the coach.  There was a delay in departure because the limo was stuck in traffic.  When it finally arrived, riders mounted up for procession to DFW National Cemetery.

The procession was extremely large, estimated to be at least 2.5 miles in length.  As we proceeded, DPD motors whizzed past us to block all traffic.  It is an amazing sight to see no traffic on a Dallas major freeway except our procession.

When we arrived at the cemetery many big flag bikes led the coach and family to lane B to await short trip to the shelter.  No flag bikes and cages moved to help set up the flags but as we topped the hill we could see they were already in place.  Shortly thereafter, the procession was seen coming down the hill.  Riders took their positions.  Family friends were parked on the grass do the very large number of vehicles.

The honor guard carried Lt. Welch to the shelter as all rendered honors.  The military service was conducted with precision as General Dragon presented the family with Lt. Welch's awards, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

During the service, one family guest passed out but one of our PGR riders is EMT certified and he assisted her.  She was OK after some rest and water in the shade.

