**** MISSION ACCOMPLISHED **** Once again the Patriot Guard Riders stood tall and silent for Mr. John Spurlock this afternoon. We set the flags out in front of the funeral home and established a Flag Line for the funeral service. We then accompanied Mr. Spurlock on his last ride and again stood the Flag Line during his interment ceremony. There are no words to express the heartfelt thanks to the Riders who turned out on an extremely hot day to serve this family. Special thanks to Carlton for stepping up and serving as Mission Ride Captain with me, to Jessica and Randy for the flags and water and Dan for taking pictures.  The funeral director asked if we could fold the flag at the graveside, as the Army will no longer be able provide honors without 48 hours' notice. I want to give a special thanks Tommy and Richard for an outstanding job of honoring this family by properly folding the flag for them.  To all the Riders who rode up this morning, thank you.  This Mission was very special to me, as they were long-time friends.  You showed them, and the City of Midlothian, what the Patriot Guard Riders are - and I could not be more proud to consider myself one of you.