This mission was in honor of World War II Veteran SSGT Dennis Mitchell Sr. who retired from the United States Marine Corps after twenty years of active duty service from 1945 to 1965.  SSGT Mitchell was eligible to receive the Congressional Gold Medal later this spring as one of the recognized Montford Point Marines from WWII. Prior to the funeral service at the Potter’s House, eight riders went to the Mitchell residence and met with the family.  Ride Captain Garland Raney presented the PGR plaque to the family in recognition and appreciation for SSGT Mitchell’s twenty years of service to his country and the Marine Corps.  “TJ” prepared and presented a plaque to the family in recognition of SSGT Mitchell’s accomplishment as a Montford Point Marine.  After the presentations, the eight riders led a caravan of family members to the Potter’s House for the funeral service.  

When SSGT Mitchell arrived at the Potter’s House from the Black and Clark Funeral Home, six riders had the honor of being called upon to act as pallbearers and carry SSGT Mitchell into the chapel in preparation for the funeral service.  The riders at the Potter’s House had already set the flag line and were standing tall and silent, when the eight riders and family arrived from the residence.  

After the funeral service, the PGR led the procession from the Potter’s House to the DFW National Cemetery. Shortly after arriving at the cemetery, six big flag bikes led the funeral procession to Shelter C for the interment service. An advance team of riders had already set the flag line at the shelter and was standing tall and silent as the funeral procession arrived.   At the shelter, SSGT Mitchell received full military honors by a United States Marine Corps Honor Guard.  After the flag was folded, it was presented to SSGT Mitchell’s widow, Mrs. Vera Mitchell, who was surrounded by a large group of family and friends. 
