Mission started on time at the church, flags were posted before guests arrived. The wife arrived first so I had a chance to visit with her. The family invited us all to step inside and attend the service as well as join them for the reception afterwards. SPC Maelbrancke hospice nurse (Gina Autry) made most of the arrangements for the funeral, memorial service as well as requesting the PGR to participate. SPC Maelbrancke two daughters attended from out of state.  Gina had one of her daughter’s, who is serving in the Air Force present his wife with the flag. They were honored to do so and very thankful for so many PGR members attended on this short notice. The short time he served in Vietnam, he was exposed to agent orange which they think may have contributed to his cancer.
Everyone was surprised to see how many of the PGR members arriveed on such short notice and were very, very grateful that we came to honor him in that way. We had one new PGR member attend his first mission who drove his bike from Mineral Wells. Also, my thanks to all for coming to help on this very short notice. 
