The riders waited for the family to arrive in the shade of the information center on a very hot day.  When the time arrived, the riders were briefed that this service would be a little different set up from our normal operation.
   
Because there were only two family members arriving, the widow and son, when we would normally pull flags to surround the shelter, we would instead only pull enough flags to be on each side of the shelter and the remaining riders would move into the shelter to be with the family.
   
After the briefing, all but two riders moved to the shelter to set up the flags.   The two remaining riders moved to the lane to escort the family down to the shelter.  
  
 The family arrived and were informed of what would happen for the service.  Shortly thereafter, they were escorted to the shelter.
   
 When the service began, the riders took positions on either side of the shelter and also stood with the family, creating a very nice larger family for this retired veteran.