**** MISSION ACCOMPLISHED **** Once again the Patriot Guard Riders stood tall and silent for Mr. Dean McManus this afternoon. We set the flags out in front of the chapel, as requested, for his funeral service. The funeral director then asked if we could serve as pall-bearers, as there were not enough friends or family members to place the casket in the coach. He also informed the Ride Captain that there was no one to fold the flag at the graveside, as the Army would not be able to come for several hours. When this was explained to the Riders, all agreed that they would stay and support the graveside services as well. This was very significant, as it was the seventh Mission of the day and several of the Riders had attended many of them. We then accompanied Mr. McManus 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 Mike for the flags and water, Mark for folding the flag, the pall-bearers and to Sue and Sara for taking pictures.