Sandra Davis a Gold Star Grandmother of SPC Christopher G. Patton asked the Patriot Guard to attend a Memorial Day Dedication. Ms. Davis is helping organize this year's Memorial Day Event in Downtown Arlington to Honor our Military.  

The event will center around the dedication of a granite marker honoring all branches of the U.S. Military. The marker bares these words: We remember with gratefulness all those who have served our country by defending our freedom. 

The granite marker will be placed in memory of Texas -born solder SPC Christopher G. Patton who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom on September 1, 2007. SPC Patton was born in Fort Worth in 1986 and joined the US Army in 2005. SPC Patton was part of the First Cavalry Unit and was killed in action from gunshot wounds.  

500 flags will be placed in honor or memory of military service personnel whose names were submitted by church members. The Memorial Day Event will feature the presentation of colors by the Patriot Guard, music and several speakers, including Major Zan, Chaplan US Army, and Edward Dake, uncle of SPC Christopher G. Patton.  

This special event will also recognize all Gold Star families in attendance.