Patriot's Name:	SGT Kristopher Mathis
Military Branch:	United States Army
Classification:	Active Duty Death
Additional Military Info:	Served in OEF,OIF and OND Campaigns
Ride Captain:	Larry "Rev. DT" Key; (940) 268-8242; LarryKey@ntxpgr.org
Ride Captain #2:	Mike "Hawkeye" Upchurch; (972) 974-0030; hawkeye@ntxpgr.org
Mission:	Stand tall and silent to honor this hero, who served this country with pride and honor.
Obituary:	SGT Kristopher Mathis was born on March 18, 1986 in Irving Texas to Jimmy and Mary Mathis. He joined the United States Army July 13th 2005. After enlisting, he conducted Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Infantry Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in October 2005 at Fort Benning, Georgia. SGT Mathis attended the Warrior Leader Course (WLC) in May 2006. He completed the Special Operations Combat Medic Course in May 2007. In July 2008, SGT Mathis was assigned to the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His military education and schooling includes BCT, Infantry (11B MOS) AIT, U.S. Army Basic Airborne School, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Level C (SERE C), the Special Operations Combat Medic Course (SOCM), Civil Affairs Medical Sergeants Course (CAMS), Emergency Medical Technician Course (EMT), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Warrior Leader Course (WLC), Mediation & Negotiation Course, and Modern Army Combatives program Level 1 (MACP). SGT Mathis served as the Civil Affairs Team Medic for Civil Affairs Team (CAT) 634 in Charlie Company, 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne) under the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Prior to his current duties he was assigned with CAT 631, Charlie Company and deployed to Tajikistan as the Team Medic from November 2008 to July 2009 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF). He recently deployed to Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation NEW DAWN from March 2010 to December 2010 in support of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Arabian Peninsula (CJSOTF-AP). SGT Mathis' awards and decorations include the Parachutist Badge, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (w/Campaign Star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, and the Army Service Ribbon. SGT Mathis is survived by his wife Jordan Ashley Mathis and son Chase Mathis of Sanford, North Carolina, father Jimmy Mathis and mother Mary Mathis of Irving, Texas.
PART 1:	Procession, DFW International Airport, 8-20-2011, 12:45P
Mission Date:	08/20/2011
Staging Time:	11:45 AM
In Position Time Or KSU:	12:40 AM
Details Of Part 1:	We will stage at the AA parking lot across from DPS1. When the coach returns with Sgt Mathis to DPS1, we will position ourselves in front of the coach and ride in the procession to Donnelly Funeral Home. Big flag bikes are encouraged and all bikes and cages are welcome. This is part 1 of three parts. Parts two and three will be posted on another itinerary. 2nd part is on Monday evening and part three is Tuesday Morning.
Staging Address For Part 1:	DPS1 (AA Hanger) Public Safety Office at DFW Airport 2900 E. 28th, Airfield Drive DFW Airport, Texas 75261
Map To Staging Area For Part 1:	http://mapq.st/piuDpo
Water Truck For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Truck Is Uncertain At This Time.
Weather Forecast: (See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)	Sunny. Highs around 105. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather With Radar And Mission Updates Before Heading Out. HYDRATE. HYDRATE. HYDRATE.
Comments:	- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated. - Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
	Staging will be at the corner of 28th and E Airfield Drive.
Respectfully Submitted By:	Larry "Rev DT" Key
	Sr. Ride Captain
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