  This mission almost did not take place due to confusion on the family's part on how to ask for PGR participation. Also, there was no funeral home involved due to Mr. Burdge donating his body to the Southwest Medical School for medical research and training for doctors. We were able to connect the family with the military so that military honors could be rendered. 
  At the service one of the daughters spoke a few words and another daughter read a poem about her dad, then the US Navy Honor guard folded and presented the Flag and played Taps. 
  I have to say that this short simple service was more moving and memorable than any service I have had the privilege of participating in since I became PGR. Several others riders commented about feeling the same way as well. 
  The Navy Honor Guard was led by a young Petty Officer First Class that was awsome in his dealings with the family. His detail consisted of himself and three other young Navy seamen. The other three were all 18 years old, in the navy for 6 months and participating in the first funeral detail for all three of them. 
  I am very, very glad that we were able to communicate with the family and make arrangements to participate in this awesome memorial to an American Hero. 