The Texas Patriot Guard Riders arrived at Abundant Life Church in Brownwood to honor the life and service of Mr. Ernesto Martinez Delgado, U.S. Navy.  After the briefing, the riders took their places on the flag line and stood tall & silent for the arrival of family and friends.  Prior to the start of the service, the certificate was presented to the family.  Once the service began the flags were pulled, furled, and stowed on the support vehicle.  A Rider Safety briefing was held with some riders going ahead to prepare the flag line at the cemetery.  At the end of the service all the family and friends in attendance participated in a balloon release to honor their loved one’s passing.  The procession riders rendered honors as Mr. Delgado was placed in the coach and immediately mounted up for the procession.  The procession went smooth and all riders stood tall and silent at the interment service.   At the conclusion a closing briefing was held and all riders were thanked for their support and dismissed.

Significant to this mission is that the mission was a short notice West Texas mission.  Due to circumstances beyond their control WTX PGR had difficulty providing an RC and Support Team, but put out the word for assistance.  The call was answered by several.  NTX PGR provided an RC and Support Team as well as additional Riders to augment the WTX Riders.  Additionally, four members and former members of the Iron Horses MC joined the flag line and procession to honor their friend.