The flag line was established and riders stood tall and silent as family and friends arrived at the funeral home. After the pastor’s welcome, riders entered in a single line from the rear of the church, rendered honors and formed a line facing the family as the Ride Captain presented the Certificate of Appreciation to the family.  Riders then exited the church, returned flags to the support vehicle, were debriefed and dismissed.  The RC and “Poppy”one of our riders who is a friend of the deceased and family, remained to the end of the service rendering honors while taps was played and the flag was presented to the family by the Navy Honor Guard.  Also included as part of the funeral service was a bag pipe contingent from The Colony Fire Dept.  An especially touching moment took place just prior the closing of the casket, when a Dalmatian service dog (and pet of Mr. Longo) stood on his hind legs, placed his paws on the edge of the casket, looked in and began to wag his tail, rendering a silent and final goodbye to his friend.