EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE: CONFIRMED: Richard Flack, Retired Veteran, US Navy, Retired San Antonio Police Officer (240-24) 19 Nov 24
2117 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
USA
US ARMY RETIRED VETERAN – RETIRED SAN ANTONIO POLICE OFFICER
The family of Mr. Richard Flack, a US Army (Ret.) Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Richard Elijah Flack, of Castroville, passed away November 2, 2024 at the age of 89. He was born January 28, 1935, in Galesburg, Illinois to John Eli Flack and Mildred Diamond Flack.
Richard graduated from Knoxville High School in Knoxville, Illinois. He enlisted in the United States Navy on April 2, 1952. During this time, he served as an aircraft mechanic on the USS Intrepid, working on piston aircraft and some of the earliest jet aircraft in the fleet. After completing his service in the Navy, he then flew helicopters for the Texas Army National Guard and Reserve and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1995. Richard also served on the San Antonio Police Department for over 20 years as a motorcycle patrol officer and was one of the first helicopter pilots on the force.
On December 31, 1979, Richard married Esther Mae Whatley in San Antonio. They were blessed with forty years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2020.
Survivors include his children, Debra Flack Garcia of San Antonio, Kenneth Barber (Linda) of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, Kelli Bippert (Gene) of Corpus Christi, Rebecca Lopez of San Antonio, and Amy Sauceda (Israel) of Atascosa; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Esther Flack; son, Dean Flack; sister, Ruth Thompson.
WEATHER: Hi 82 / Lo 55, 0 % Chance of Rain, 58 % Humidity, Wind: 6 mph WNW
REQUESTOR: Gene Bippert, Son-in-law
STAGING: 9:30 am, Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Ebb Tide Lounge
2117 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/4sMDzLt1L3RavAzh7
BRIEFING: 9:45 am
KSU: 10:15 am (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 10:30 am – Shelter #3 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers