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Patriot's Name:
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SMSgt Junior Whitaker
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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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Korean War and Vietnam War veteran
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=junior-whitaker&pid=172110158&fhid=11332
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Obituary Highlights:
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Junior Whitaker, 79, of Saginaw passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Bryan Read,
readrb@gmail.com, (682) 225-4037
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Ride Captain #2:
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Rick Crabb,
randjcrabb@juno.com, (910) 330-9861
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Mission Summary:
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The family of SMSgt Junior Whitaker has requested the PGR to
render honors to this Air Force Retiree. We will establish a
flag line at Greenwood Funeral Home in Arlington and prepare
to receive family and friends. After the service begins, we
will furl and stow the flags, have a safety briefing, and
stand by for the procession to Moore Memorial Gardens in
Arlington.
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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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Funeral Service and Procession
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Mission Date:
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Aug 16, 2014 - Saturday
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Staging Time:
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08:45
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Briefing Time:
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09:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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09:15
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Service Start Time:
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09:30
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Details Of Part 1:
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We will establish a flag line at Greenwood Funeral Home and
stand tall and silent while receiving the family and friends
of SMSgt Junior Whitaker, United States Air Force. After the
service begins, we will furl and stow the flags, have a
safety briefing, and stand by to render honors as SMSgt
Whitaker is placed in the coach. Afterwards, riders will
immediately mount up for the procession to Moore Memorial
Gardens in Arlington. Escort service has been arranged and
will lead the procession. Riders not participating in the
procession may proceed to the destination noted in part 2.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Greenwood Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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1221 East Division St
Arlington, Texas 76022
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://goo.gl/maps/aLALd
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Latitude
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32.74145
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Longitude
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-97.09141
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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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John Lewis,
busybee0927@yahoo.com, (972) 571-4792
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PART 2:
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Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Aug 16, 2014 - Saturday
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Staging Time:
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10:00
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Briefing Time:
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10:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:30
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Service Start Time:
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11:00
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Details Of Part 2:
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North Texas Patriot Guard Riders will establish a flag line
and render Honors upon the arrival of SMSgt Whitaker and
family. Upon conclusion of the services and at the direction
of the Mission Ride Captain, the flags will be stowed and
riders briefed and dismissed. Service start time is
approximate based on the end of the Funeral Service and
procession duration.
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Name Of Staging Point
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Moore Memorial Gardens
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Staging Address For Part 2
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1219 N. Davis Dr.
Arlington, Texas 76012
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://goo.gl/maps/JXxLn
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Latitude
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32.75433
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Longitude
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-97.12189
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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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John Lewis,
busybee0927@yahoo.com, (972) 571-4792
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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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- 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!
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Bryan Read
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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readrb@gmail.com
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Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
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Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site:
http://www.patriotguard.org
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