Patriot's Name:

Cebron Van Horn

Military Branch:

United States Army

Classification:

Retired From Military

Additional Military Info:

Awarded Purple Heart / Korean Conflict

Link To Obituary:

http://www.lunnscolonial.com/services.asp?locid=1&page=odetail&id=1594#.U8x31rFhtTY

Obituary Highlights:

Sergeant Major Cebran L. Van Horn, passed away peacefully at this home on July 17, 2014. “Sarge” as he was known to most who knew him, was born to Powell and Delphia Marie (Wilson) Van Horn on September 18, 1929 in Louisa, Kentucky. He entered the U.S. Army on January 6, 1947 at the age of 17 where he began a long and successful military career. Sarge was in the 29th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry division. Sarge fought for his country in the Korean War where he was seriously wounded by a missile in South Korea on September 2, 1950 and was awarded the Purple Heart. During his 21 year military career he was awarded numerous citations, ribbons, awards and medals.

He was Commander of the ROTC program, The Honor Guard and the Pershing Rifle team at Rice University in Houston before being transferred to Midwestern University in 1963. After transferring to Midwestern, he began a journey that would lead him to many young men that would become friends for life. By many of these young men he was considered a mentor. At Midwestern, he was commander of the ROTC program, the Rifle Team and the Honor Guard. He was Commander of the ROTC program, The Honor Guard and the Pershing Rifle team at Rice University in Houston before being transferred to Midwestern University in 1963. After transferring to Midwestern, he began a journey that would lead him to many young men that would become friends for life. By many of these young men he was considered a mentor. At Midwestern, he was commander of the ROTC program, the Rifle Team and the Honor Guard. After retiring from the military in August 1968, he began teaching the ROTC program and was Commander of the Rifle Team and Honor Guard at Wichita Falls High School.

Mission Ride Captain:

Mike "Weldermike" Johnson, weldermike@aol.com, (940) 224-2872

Ride Captain #2:

Barbara "BJ" Johnson, brbjo@aol.com, (940) 642-5324

Mission Summary:

We will stage flag lines at both Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home in Wichita Falls and the small country cemetery in Charlie, TX.

Photo Permission

We Have Not Asked For Permission At This Time.

PART 1:

Funeral Service

Mission Date:

Jul 22, 2014 - Tuesday

Staging Time:

09:00

Briefing Time:

09:25

In Position Time Or KSU:

09:35

Service Start Time:

10:00

Details Of Part 1:

We will stage static flags at the curb and drive in front of the funeral home and stand an honor flag line in front of and at the entrances to the funeral home for the service. Once the service starts, we will return the flags to the support truck and prepare for the trip to the Charlie, TX cemetery.

Name Of Staging Point:

Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home

Staging Address For Part 1:

2812 Midwestern Parkway,
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308

Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:

- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.

Support Person For Part 1:

Mike Johnson, weldermike@aol.com, (940) 224-2872

PART 2:

Interment

Mission Date:

Jul 22, 2014 - Tuesday

Staging Time:

10:45

Briefing Time:

11:00

In Position Time Or KSU:

11:15

Service Start Time:

11:25

Details Of Part 2:

Please remember that the staging and in place times at the cemetery are very approximate, they will depend on the length of the service and the time it takes the procession to travel the approximately 35 miles from the funeral home to the small country cemetery.

Name Of Staging Point

Charlie, Texas Cemetery

Staging Address For Part 2

Just west of intersection of FM 171 and FM 810
Clay County, Texas

Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:

- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.

Support Person For Part 2:

Mike Johnson, weldermike@aol.com, (940) 224-2872

Weather Forecast:
(See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)

Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Forecasts, Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out. http://www.txpgr.org

Comments:

- DRESS CODE: Please Dress In A Manner Appropriate For Attending A Funeral Service.

- 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. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!

- 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.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Mike "Weldermike" Johnson

Chief Ride Captain

Submitted By:

weldermike@aol.com

Listing On National PGR WEB Site:

Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site: http://www.patriotguard.org