Despite a day with a additional missions, 12 bikes and one cage arrived at the funeral home.  As scheduled, the flag line was up with riders standing tall prior to visitors arriving.  Once the service began we prepared for the escort part of the mission to DFW National Cemetery.  Since we had about 2.5 hours prior to departure riders were allowed to leave and return, which some did.

The family invited us to join them for lunch at a nearby restaurant.  After discussion with the riders the message was relayed to the family that we respectfully declined.  At that point the SSG Shelburn's wife came out and informed us we would attend, like it or not!   Several riders that remained did join the family as ordered.

At 1PM the escort departed for the cemetery  on the 40+mile ride.  The ride was uneventful and looked very professional with the majority of the riders and big flag bikes leading the three limousines followed by two riders and the cage.  Because SSG Shelburn had served as a fire department Captain in Kansas, the department sent three firemen and a truck.  The truck was directly behind the last PGR flag cage with lights flashing.

We arrived at the cemetery where additional riders awaited for the service.  All stood tall and silent as we welcomed home this Viet Nam vet.

Afterward, the family thanked all the PGR members and were extremely grateful for our service.