EMT/Paramedic
Miriam Villar served in the United States Marine Corps for 3 years and 11 months before being Honorably Discharged. She then joined the United States Army Reserve and served for an unknown period of time as a Registered Nurse. For her Service in the Marine Corps she was awarded the Meritorious Mast, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and 2 Certificates of Commendation. She attained the rank of Sgt in the Marine Corps. Miriam served her country with honor, first enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and later an Officer in the Army. Her dedication to service continued in her civilian life when she became a nurse, caring for others in the emergency departments of hospitals in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. She carried compassion and strength into every life she touched, both in and out of uniform.
February 18, 2026 — 5:00 PM
4140 West Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, Texas
Ride Captain:
Mark Gravit
[email protected]
(720) 422-9221
Instructions:
After the mission briefing at the funeral home, we’ll take the flag line and stand in honor of her service to our country and in support of her family and friends. When the service begins, we’ll pull the flags and return them to the support vehicle and the riders will be debriefed and dismissed. A separate mission will be posted for her Interment Service which will take place the following day at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
February 19, 2026 — 8:45 AM
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX
Ride Captain:
Mark Gravit
[email protected]
(720) 422-9221
Instructions:
This is Part 2 of our effort to honor the service of Miriam Villar. After the mission briefing at the visitor’s center, honor bikes will move to the staging lanes and await the arrival of Ms. Villar and her family and friends. All other riders will move to the shelter, set the flags and prepare to stand tall and silent at her Interment Service. Our certificate will be presented to Ms. Villar’s son following Military Honors. At the conclusion of the service, flags will be returned to storage and the Riders will be debriefed and dismissed.
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted by: Mike Johnson
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