Today the Patriot Guard Riders stood “tall and silent” while attending the funeral service of United States Army veteran, MSG Robert Franklin VanAlest.  We again stood in honor as he was laid to rest at DFW National Cemetery.  The Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Mrs. VanAlest at the visitation service last night at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth.  Special thanks to all of the Patriot Guard Riders who came to pay respects, many who rode long distances to be there and, as always, to John Watts for the flag support and water.