Patriot's Name:
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SMSgt Adzie Martin, Jr.
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Military Branch:
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United States Air Force
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Classification:
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Retired From Military
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Additional Military Info:
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SMSgt Martin retired from the Air Force after 28 years of
service. Foreign service included: Germany, Korea,
Greenland, Spain, Iceland and Italy. U.S. bases included
Myrtle Beach, S.C., Holloman NM, and Loring AFB in Maine.
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.williamsfuneral.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1280026
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Obituary Highlights:
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SMSgt Adzie Earl "Tony" Martin, Jr, passed away at home in Garland, Texas on March 29, 2014 at the age of 79. Tony was the youngest of six children born to Minnie Bell Randle Martin and Adzie Earl Martin. He was born on July 21, 1934 in Ansonville, North Carolina.
Please See The Full Itinerary for an illustrious career.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Bill "Zippy-K" Kushnir,
bpkush@gte.net, (214) 995-1536
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Mission Summary:
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The family has requested the North Texas PGR to be present
at the Funeral Home and at DFW National Cemetery
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Photo Permission
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We Have Permission To Photograph And Publish Photos On Our
WEB Site.
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PART 1:
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Flag Line at the funeral service
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Mission Date:
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Apr 07, 2014 - Monday
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Staging Time:
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10:15
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Briefing Time:
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10:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:45
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Service Start Time:
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11:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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Riders will stage at the funeral home while visitation is in
progress to stand tall and silent as family and friends
arrive for the service. After the service begins, flags will
be returned to the flag vehicle. After debriefing, riders
wishing to do so will proceed to DFW National Cemetery for
Part 2 of the mission.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Williams Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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1600 S. Garland Ave Garland, Texas 75040
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/Qyp8Y
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
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Support Person For Part 1:
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Mike Goebel,
mtgoebel49@gmail.com ,(469) 371-2116
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PART 2:
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Flag Line at DFW National Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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Apr 07, 2014 - Monday
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Staging Time:
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12:45
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Briefing Time:
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13:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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13:15
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Service Start Time:
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13:30
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Details Of Part 2:
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Riders will stage at the information center for a briefing.
Honor bikes will be selected with the remaining riders
proceeding to Shelter C to set flags and await the arrival
of the procession. Riders will stand tall and silent during
the committal service, after which flags will be returned to
the flag storage locker, riders debriefed and dismissed.
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Name Of Staging Point
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DFW National Cemetery Information Center
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Staging Address For Part 2
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas
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Map To Staging Area:
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- Map To Staging Area At
DFW National Cemetery.
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
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Support Person For Part 2:
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Mike Goebel,
mtgoebel49@gmail.com ,(469) 371-2116
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Weather Forecast:
(See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
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Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Forecasts,
Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out.
http://www.txpgr.org
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Comments:
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- DRESS CODE: Please Dress In A Manner Appropriate For
Attending A Funeral Service.
- Iron horses if you
can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.
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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. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING
OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
- 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.
- Riders NOT UTILIZING HANDICAPPED PARKING are requested
to park as far forward as possible at the Visitor's Center
to keep the closest spaces available for other guests.
- Let's always remember to keep the motorcycle and voice
noise to a minimum when arriving and leaving the shelters.
- Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off
and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed
limit. Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the
one we are honoring.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Bill "Zippy-K" Kushnir
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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bpkush@gte.net
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Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
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(To Be Filled In After Submission To National) Condolences
May Be Offered There.
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