North Texas Patriot Guard Riders
F I N A L    I T I N E R A R Y

Patriot's Name:


Maj Jerry Lewallen

Military Branch:

United States Air Force

Classification:

Retired From Military

Additional Military Info:

Vietnam Veteran

Link To Obituary:

http://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/obituaries/article_42852b0c-f6fc-11e3-9656-0019bb2963f4.html

Obituary Highlights:

Jerry C. Lewallen, 72, of Pittsburg, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2014. He was born October 4, 1941 in Tillamook, Oregon to Homer and Helen Lewallen of Hebo, Oregon. Jerry graduated from Nestucca Union High School in Cloverdale, OR and later joined the US Air Force in 1962. His assignments took him all over the world: Alaska, Washington, North Dakota, Thailand, Nebraska, Georgia, Germany, Turkey, Alabama, Philippines, and Colorado and included two deployments to South East Asia during the Vietnam War. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Criminal Justice in 1973

Mission Ride Captain:

Rick Crabb, randjcrabb@juno.com, (910) 330-9861

Ride Captain #2:

Jammie "J HAWK" Yaw, jammie972@yahoo.com, (972) 467-0724

Mission Summary:

The family of Major Jerry Lewallen, USAF, has asked the PGR to honor his memory by standing a Flag Line at his funeral service, accompany him on his last ride, and by standing a Flag Line at his inurnment service

Photo Permission

We Have Permission To Photograph And Publish Photos On Our WEB Site.

PART 1:

Flag Line at funeral service, followed by procession to the cemetery

Mission Date:

Sep 19, 2014 - Friday

Staging Time:

12:00

Briefing Time:

12:15

In Position Time Or KSU:

12:30

Service Start Time:

13:00

Details Of Part 1:

After the Riders receive the Mission Brief, they will establish a Flag Line to receive the family and guests of Major Lewallen. Once the service begins, the flags will be returned to the support vehicle and the Riders participating in the procession will receive the Safety Briefing. When directed, the Riders will accompany Major Lewallen to DFW National Cemetery

Name Of Staging Point:

Mosaic (church)

Staging Address For Part 1:

817 W. Park Row
Arlington, Texas 76013

Map To Staging Area For Part 1:

View Map To Staging Point.

Latitude

32.72129

Longitude

-97.116649

Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:

- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.

Support Person For Part 1:

Mike Goebel, mtgoebel49@gmail.com, (469) 371-2116

PART 2:

Flag Line at inurnment service

Mission Date:

Sep 19, 2014 - Friday

Staging Time:

14:15

Briefing Time:

14:30

In Position Time Or KSU:

14:45

Service Start Time:

15:00

Details Of Part 2:

The Riders will receive the Mission Brief after which four designated honor bikes will remain with the procession, the remainder of the Riders will proceed to Shelter “A,” establish the Flag Line, and prepare to receive the family and friends of Major Lewallen. When directed, the Riders will return the flags to storage, be debriefed and dismissed

Name Of Staging Point

Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Information Center

Staging Address For Part 2

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211

Pre-Formatted Map To Staging Area:

- Map To Staging Area At DFW National Cemetery.

Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:

- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.

Support Person For Part 2:

Linda Tinnerman, ltinnerman@att.net, (972) 679-0745

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.ntxpgr.org

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.

- 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.

- 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.

DRESS CODE: Please Dress In A Manner Appropriate For Riding a Motorcycle

Respectfully Submitted By:

Rick Crabb

Ride Captain

Submitted By:

rjcrabb@sbcglobal.net

Listing On National PGR WEB Site:

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

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