Patriot's Name:	Corporal Wayne R. Erickson
Military Branch:	United States Marine Corps
Classification:	Active Duty Death
Additional Military Info:	Corporal Wayne Richard Erickson, born May 24, 1924, was a member of the United States Marine Corps Bomber Squadron VMB-423 during World War II. On the evening of April 22, 1944, Corporal Erickson was a crewmember (Gunner) on a PBJ-1D (B-25 Bomber) that took off in a rainstorm on a night training mission from Luganville Airfield on the Island of Espirtu Santo. The aircraft failed to return from the mission and was reported missing. Efforts to search for the missing aircraft and crew the following day proved unsuccessful. In 2007, a search team that included family members of one of the other crewmen was able to locate and identify the crash site of the missing PBJ covered in jungle on a mountainside on the opposite side of the island from Luganville Airfield. Evidence recovered by this team was provided to JPAC for further investigation. During the summers of 2009, 2010 and 2011, JPAC was able to recover remains and identify all six members of the crew. After 68 year, these brave Marines are now coming home. Corporal Erickson will be buried in DFW National Cemetery on Thursday May 24th, on what would have been his 88th birthday.
Ride Captain:	Mike "Hawkeye" Upchurch; (972) 974-0030; hawkeye@ntxpgr.org
Ride Captain #2:	Bill "Rotorhead" Holcomb; (972) 672-2701; aapylt@aol.com
Ride Captain #3:	Garland “Papa” Raney; (214) 608-7289, paparedcap@hotmail.com
Mission Summary:	The family of Corporal Erickson has requested the PGR's presence on May 23rd and 24th, 2012, to honor this hero who gave his all for us.
PART 1:	Honor Procession from DFW International Airport to Laurel Land Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
Mission Date:	May 23, 2012
Staging Time:	06:00
Briefing Time:	06:15
In Position Time Or KSU:	06:30
Details Of Part 1:	Part 1 of this mission is for information only. Four Patriot Guard Riders will stage at the DFW DPS Station One and await the arrival of the coach with Corporal Erickson. We will then accompany coach and family to Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth. The four Riders to be assigned to this detail have been pre-selected.
Staging Address For Part 1:	Department of Public Safety Station One 2900 E. 28th Street DFW Airport, Texas 75261
Water Truck For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL NOT Be There.
PART 2:	Flag line at Memorial Service at Laurel Land Funeral Home on Thursday, May 24, 2012, from 10:00 to 11:00. Procession From Laurel Land Funeral Home To DFW National Cemetery.
Mission Date:	May 24, 2012
Staging Time:	09:00   11:00
Briefing Time:	09:15   11:15
In Position Time Or KSU:	09:30   11:30
Details Of Part 2:	We will stage at the Laurel Land Funeral Home. After the flags are posted we will have a short briefing. After the briefing, we will stand tall and silent as family and guests arrive for the memorial service in honor of this hero. After the memorial service begins, we will furl the flags and prepare for the procession to DFW National Cemetery We will stage at the Laurel Land Funeral Home And Prepare For The Procession To DFW National Cemetery. The Memorial Service Is Now Scheduled To Be Held At The Cemetery.
Staging Address For Part 2	Laurel Land Funeral Home 7100 Crowley Road Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Map To Staging Area For Part 2:	Map To Staging Point
Water Truck For Part 2:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
PART 3:	Procession and Interment Service at DFW National Cemetery on Thursday, May 24, 2012.
Mission Date For Part 3:	May 24, 2012
Briefing Time:	12:15
Staging Time:	12:30
In Position Time Or KSU:	12:45
Details Of Part 3:	After the safety briefing, riders at the funeral home will stand by in preparation for the procession to DFW National Cemetery. There will be LEO support for the procession. Upon arrival at DFW National Cemetery, four preselected big flag bikes will stay with the coach and all other bikes and cages will continue on to the assigned shelter and prepare for the arrival of our hero, his family and guests. Interment Service is scheduled for 13:00. For those riders planning to attend the interment service only at DFW National Cemetery, please stage at 12:15 at the visitor/information center. After the briefing and when the assigned shelter becomes available, please proceed to the shelter and post the flags. This service has been scheduled for Shelter A, but always check at the information center for possible changes in lane/shelter assignment. Remember, the cemetery is hallowed ground, so be very respectful of all your surroundings. There will be other services going on. Keep engine noise to a minimum. Turn all radios off for the procession, as well as when in the cemetery.
Staging Address For Part 3:	DFW National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211
Map To Staging Area For Part 3:	Map To DFW National Cemetery
Water Truck For Part 3:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
Weather Forecast:	Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out.
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. - Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and their family. - We will park along the main street close to the designated shelter with 2 bikes side by side as close to the curb and each other as possible so that traffic can get by - Let's always remember to keep the motorcycle and voice noise to a minimum when arriving and leaving the shelters. - Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the one we are honoring.
	Please remember that there is NO TALKING, SMOKING, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
Respectfully Submitted By:	Mike "Hawkeye" Upchurch
	Ride Captain
Submitted By:	Hawkeye@ntxpgr.org
Listing On National WEB Site:	(To Be Filled In After Submission To National)