updated 16 FEB 09 1510 hrs. pdt towman95
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Specialist Peter John Courcy

United States Army;  KIA Afghanistan

Mission Date: February 17-18, 2009

Ride Captain:

Randy “Coach” Roberts, 940-390-6243 (c); rkroberts127@hotmail.com

Assistant Ride Captain - Steve “Ghost” Hirtzel, 817-371-8498 (c); steve.e.hirtzel@imco.com

Spc. Peter John Courcy, 22, of Frisco Texas was Killed in Action in Salerno Afghanistan on 10 February 2009.  Spc. Courcy was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.  Peter leaves behind his wife Mara and 5 month old son Anthony, parents Chris and Mary Bush.

Part 1- Escort: Tuesday February 17, 2009 – 12:25 PM

Staging – 11:15AM             Briefing – 11:45 AM

Addison Police Department

4799 Airport Pkwy.

Addison Texas 75001-3321

972-450-7100

Map - http://tinyurl.com/d8go96

We will stage in the parking lot of the Addison Police Department on the west side of the building. 

Part 2 – Visitation: Tuesday February 17, 2009 until 5:00 or 6:00 PM

Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home

740 South Edmonds Lane

Lewisville, Tx 75057

972-436-4581

Map - http://tinyurl.com/dhwg4q

We will set our flag line and stand tall and silent as the family and guests arrive for the visitation.  The visitation will begin as soon as Specialist Courcy and the visitation area are prepared after arrival.

Part 3 – Escort: Wednesday February 18, 2009 – 8:00 AM

Staging – 7:15AM   Briefing – 7:30 AM

Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home

740 South Edmonds Lane

Lewisville, Tx 75057

972-436-4581

Map - http://tinyurl.com/dhwg4q

Big flag bikes ONLY will escort Sgt. Courcy and his family from the funeral home to the church for the service.  All other PGR members will stage at the church to prepare and receive the family when they arrive.  Please see below.

Part 4 – Service: Wednesday February 18, 2009 – 10:00 AM

Staging – 9:00 AM   Briefing – 9:15 AM

St. Ann Catholic Parish

180 Samuel Blvd.

Coppell, Tx. 75057

972-393-5544

Map - http://tinyurl.com/cc69qb

We will set up our flag line and stand tall and silent as the family and guests arrive for the service.  Once the service begins will break down the flag line and prepare to ride in the procession to the cemetery.

Part 5 – Interment Service: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 – 12:30 PM

Staging: Escort riders - upon arrival at the cemetery.

Riders not participating in the escort please stage below shelter B at 12:00 Noon.

DFW National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, TX 75211

214-467-3374

Map - http://tinyurl.com/d63der

On arrival at the cemetery, big flag bikes will remain at the visitor center with the procession and remaining bikes will proceed to the area below shelter B to assist with the preparation for the service. A short briefing may be provided at that location.

We will use the flags in storage at the shelter for this part of the mission.

Weather:        Tuesday – Light showers with a high of 64 degrees.

                        Wednesday – Mostly clear with a high of 73 degrees.

The flag/water truck will be at both locations.

Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.

Please remember that our mission is to stand tall, silent, and with honor and respect for this Hero and his family.

Respectfully Submitted,

Randy “Coach” Roberts

North Texas Senior Ride Captain

The family of Specialist Peter John Courcy has requested the Patriot Guard participate in the final services for this United States Army patriot who was recently Killed in Action in Afghanistan.  Specialist Courcy is still overseas awaiting transport back to the United States.  It is anticipated that his services will not take place until mid to late next week.  Arrival is tentatively scheduled for Addison Airport with funeral services in Lewisville and interment at DFW National Cemetery.  Specialist Courcy was 22 years old and leaves behind a wife and 5 month old son.  His parents are also local and he is also survived by his grandparents.  Details for the services, etc., are being developed and a final itinerary will be posted as soon as plans are known.

Let’s all stand tall and silent for this hero who gave his life in our defense.

Thank you.

Steve Lucas

Deputy State Captain

North Texas PGR

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE

No. 094-09 February 12, 2009

DoD Identifies Army Casualties             The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Feb. 10 in Salerno, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. The soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.             Killed were:             Spc. Peter J. Courcy, 22, of Frisco, Texas.             Pfc. Jason R. Watson, 19, of Many, La.             For more information media may contact the Fort Campbell public affairs office at (270) 798-9966, or go to www.campbell.army.mil/eh/eaglehonors.htm .