Rick Nash retired from the Bedford Fire Department in 2011. He passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 only a few short weeks after being diagnosed with both pancreatic and liver cancer. At the request of his family all details of his service should be worked out with Deputy Fire Chief James Richardson of the Bedford Fire Department. James may be reached at 817-713-0520. At the family's request, Patriot Guard has been invited to participate in the Fire and Police Departments' procession leaving the funeral home at 10am on Saturday, April 12, 2014. The procession will take Bedford/Euless Road east from the funeral home to Martin United Methodist Church located at 2621 Bedford Road, Bedford, Texas 76021. A memorial service will be held at 11am. PGR has also been requested to stand a flag line at the church. There will be no interment at this time. There will be a meeting for all concerned at 7am on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Bedford Central Fire Station, 1816 Bedford Road, Bedford, Texas 76021. PGR ride captain is invited. Bedford PD will be providing escort. Sgt. Mike Hagar will be in charge.