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Final Itinerary: Jerry T. Acker (82) United States Army – Vietnam Saturday January 11, 2025 Rusk
January 11 @ 12:15 pm - 5:00 pm
This is the final itinerary for the
Patriot Guard Riders
Mission to Honor
Jerry T. Acker (82)
United States Army, Vietnam (Purple Heart).
January 11, 2025
Saturday
Born: March 15, 1942
Died: January 7, 2025
The family has requested that the PGR be present.
The Mission is a ‘go’ and all contacts have been made.
Short Bio: Jerry Truman Acker, 82 of Rusk, TX passed away January 7,2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 15, 1942 in Neches, TX to Roy Truman Acker and Katherine Wysick Acker. Jerry lived all of his life in the Rusk area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and rode bulls in his younger years. Jerry graduated from Maydelle High School in 1961. After graduation, he joined the US Army, serving seven and a half years. He was wounded in Vietnam on November 13, 1968 and was Honorably Discharged on August 24, 1970. During his service, he earned a National Defense Service Medal, A Vietnam Service Medal, a Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Purple Heart and a Combat Infantry Badge. During his service, he married Carolyn Marie Oliver on November 27, 1965. They were married in Rusk. He worked a lot of construction jobs and jobs that involved him being outside.
Services: 2:00 pm Saturday January 11, 2025
Wallace Thompson Funeral Home
221 West 5th st.
Rusk, TX
Services: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Staging: From: 12:15 pm To: 12:45 pm with riders meeting at: 12:45 pm
Wallace Thompson Funeral Home.
221 West 5th. st.
Rusk, TX
BIG FLAG BIKES REQUESTED
FLAG LINE
(SEMPER GUMBY)
Map link staging area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/y4LGst51v97p8DAq6
Ceder Hill Cemetery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xqGZBRRZpvUHLpot9https://maps.app.goo.gl/xqGZBRRZpvUHLpot9
Ride Captain: Bill Barrett
Phone: 775-560-0832
Email Address: Bbarrett20@hotmail.com
Flag Captain: Brad Hayes
Phone: (903) 520-2409
Email Address: Brad.hayes68@yahoo.com
Weather Report: high will be close to _48__, (Notations:)
Please hydrate often, including the night before. Carry rain gear if needed.
ALL GROUPS, CLUBS and INDEPENDENTS ARE WELCOME.
The only prerequisite is RESPECT. Also remember, you do not have to ride a motorcycle to join in. The Flag Line is open to all who wish to participate.
Stand tall and silent as you honor this fallen veteran and family. Please ride or drive safe and defensively to this mission.
Thanks again for your participation with ET PGR.
*** Safety Notice ***
Before volunteering and / or attending any Patriot Guard Riders mission 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 during any mission.
Anyone attending an East Texas Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT AND DURING ANY MISSION.
Funeral Processions / Escorts / Flag Line
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY at all times while riding in a funeral procession or standing in a Flag Line.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block an intersection or otherwise impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement Officials (LEO’S) 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. Your bike overall condition: including tires, brakes and lighting should be in good operating condition. It is very important for the safety of all who participate. If you see a safety issue, notify the Ride Captain at the first opportunity.
High Temperatures
It’s every RIDER’S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to hydrate prior to attending a mission.
Begin drinking water the night be-ore. Drink water when you wake up and continue drinking water all day to ensure your body stays hydrated. During this time of the season, it is very important you know your limitations. Let the Ride Captain or Flag Captain know if you need a break.
It is strongly encouraged that everyone should go to the Patriot Guard’s national web site www.patriotguard.org mission thread and post a brief message of condolence/sympathy to the family on the loss of their loved one. It’s been mentioned more than once that those kind words brought great comfort to a Spouse, Mother, Father, and family.
Thank You.
You can visit the East Texas Patriot Guard Riders official website at: www.etpgr.com
Join the ETPGR Facebook group go to:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/116603381747755/
Ride Captain: Bill Barrett
Tyler, Texas USA
PHONE: 775-560-0832
Email: Bbarrett20@hotmail.com