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Southlake DPS to participate in the Medal of Honor Recipient Motorcade
By Heather M. Goodwin, hgoodwin@starlocalnews.com
Southlake Department of Public Safety (DPS) will take part in the largest Medal of Honor recipient motorcade Wednesday.
Organizers of the motorcade estimate that the motorcade will stretch 7 to 8 miles long with more than 400 vehicles participating and 13 different agencies. The motorcade is expected to leave the DFW Airport between 3 and 4 p.m. The motorcade will start from the parking lot at Highway 114 and Freeport Parkway and travel to Gainesville.
"It is such a tremendous honor for the men and women of Southlake DPS, many who are veterans themselves, to be a part of this annual event to honor our nation's veterans," said Southlake DPS Police Chief Stephen Mylett. "They proudly served our country and they deserve our unwavering support and gratitude."
"The motorcade is a great expression of gratitude to these living Heroes and our public safety agencies are proud to be participating," said Deputy Constable King who coordinates the escort.
Organizers are asking residents to be aware of traffic delays along the motorcade route. Public safety agencies are requesting that residents pull to the right shoulder when approached from behind. Residents are also welcome to line up along the route and show support.
Additionally, some parts of Highways 114 and 121 and many access points will be temporarily shut down as agencies work to get the motorcade onto the roadway and these honored guests to DFW on their way.
The following agencies are participating in the motorcade: Cooke County FD's, Coppell FD
Denton FD, Gainesville FD, Grapevine FD, Roanoke FD, Southlake DPS, Trophy Club FD, Irving FD, Krum FD, Denton County Constable Pct. 4, Denton County Emergency Services, Denton County Sheriff's Office, Grapevine PD, Keller PD, Northlake PD, Roanoke PD, Southlake PD, Lewisville PD, Carrolton PD, Texas Department of Public Safety, Argyle PD, Denton PD, Sanger PD, UNT PD, Collin County Constable Pct. 3, Collin County Constable Pct. 4, Fannin County Sheriff's Dept., DFW DPS, Patriot Guard Riders, Denton County CERT and Denton County Amateur Radio Club.
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