Mr. Fitzgerald enlisted in the United States Navy in August 1965 and served a total of four years. Richard was a proud Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served on the U.S.S. Enterprise as an Electronics Technician. He was on the ship in 1969 when a massive munitions explosion occurred, engulfing the ship in fire—the explosion was just above his bunk area. Had he not gone for a haircut shortly before the explosion, he would not have come home. He attained the rank of Airman, and his awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal.
April 18, 2026 — 11:00 AM
1219 North Davis Drive
Arlington, Texas
Ride Captain:
Mark Littel
[email protected]
(682) 251-1300
Instructions:
Staging will be Moore Funeral Home and Gardens Parking Lot. After the Mission Briefing, Riders will establish the Flag Line and await the arrival of family and friends. At the start of the service, flags will be returned to the support vehicle, Riders debriefed and dismissed.
There is an interment that follows within the cemetery proper immediately following the funeral service. Riders who attend the interment service will move to the interment site, set the Flag Line and wait the arrival friends and family. At the conclusion of the service, Flags will be returned to the support vehicle, Riders debriefed and dismissed.
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.
Submitted by: Mike Johnson
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