[2019] Orel Douglass Jr., Veteran US Army, WWII (113-19) 26 JUN 19

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US ARMY – WWII

The family of Mr. Orel Douglass Jr., a US Army Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard RIders at the services, LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one.

Orel Homer Douglass, Jr. passed away on June 16, 2019 in Converse, Texas. He was born on January 25, 1922 in Ochelita, Oklahoma to Orel Homer Douglass, Sr. and Mary Magdalena Lonsinger. Mr. Douglass was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Neatis Carroll Douglass; brother, Carl Douglass; and son-in-law, Gregory Womack. He is survived by his daughters, Leza Womack, Sue Hooker (Lewis) and Cheryl West; grandchildren, Emma Womack, Ellie Womack, Douglass Hooker, Daniel Hooker, Shane Streepy, Angela West and Amber West-Davis.

Mr. Orel Douglass Jr. was in the Army from 1940 to 1945 during WWII.

WEATHER: Hi 94 / Lo 76, 9% Chance of Rain, 61% Humidity

REQUESTOR: Ray Lee Byler, III, Family SPOX

STAGING: 1000 Hours, Wednesday, June 26, 2019
First Baptist Church of Universal City
1401 Pat Booker Road
Universal City, Texas 78148
https://goo.gl/maps/pPk2YQaYjdhLgYRC9

BRIEFING: 1015 Hours

SERVICE: 1100 Hours
First Baptist Church of Universal City
1401 Pat Booker Road
Universal City, Texas 78148
https://goo.gl/maps/pPk2YQaYjdhLgYRC9

KSU: 1215 Hours (Semper Gumby)

INTERMENT: 1300 Hours Shelter #1
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/ThiWmPirmtr

RC: Pete “Sea Dog” Johnson
pfjohn127@gmail.com

FC: Danette “Dani” O’Hara
danetteohara@yahoo.com

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!

4. Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are in attendance.

5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.

***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
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Honor, Dignity, Respect
Cell: (562) 413-2223
bobtxpgr@gmail.com