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Patriot's Name:
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LTC Frank Honea
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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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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/WayneB1/memsol.cgi?user_id=1679998
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Obituary Highlights:
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Floyd Franklin Honea passed away peacefully in Red Oak on October 20, 2015 at the age of 85. He was born on January 10, 1930 in McKinney, Texas. After leaving the U. S. Army, he began working as a federal employee for the U. S. Air Force and the Texas Air National Guard.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Rick Crabb,
randjcrabb@juno.com, (910) 330-9861
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Ride Captain #2:
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Paul "Tall Paul" Switzer,
switzerp24@gmail.com,
(817) 456-3617
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Mission Summary:
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The family of LTC Frank Honea has asked the North Texas
Patriot Guard Riders to honor his memory and service to our
Country by accompanying him on his last ride and standing
for him at his interment.
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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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Accompany the procession from the funeral home to the
Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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Oct 26, 2015 - Monday
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Staging Time:
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11:45
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Briefing Time:
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12:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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12:15
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Service Start Time:
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13:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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After the Safety Brief, the Riders will be prepared to
accompany LTC Honea and his family to the Dallas – Fort
Worth National Cemetery
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Wayne Boze Funeral Home
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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1826 West 287 Business
Waxahachie, Texas 75165
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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https://goo.gl/maps/LemmuDcz56v
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GPS Coordinates:
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32.404003, -96.867607
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL NOT Be There.
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PART 2:
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Flag Line at interment ceremony
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Mission Date:
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Oct 26, 2015 - Monday
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Staging Time:
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12:15
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Briefing Time:
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12:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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12:45
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Service Start Time:
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13:00
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Details Of Part 2:
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The Riders will receive the Mission Briefing and four honor
bikes will be assigned and staged in lane “A” to accompany
the procession to the Committal Shelter. The remainder of
the Riders will depart for Shelter “A” to establish the Flag
Line and await the arrival of LTC Honea, his family, and
friends. When directed, the Riders will return the flags to
storage, be debriefed and dismissed
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Name Of Staging Point
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Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery Visitors Center
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Staging Address For Part 2
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75311
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Map To Staging Area:
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- Map To Staging Area At DFW
National Cemetery.
GPS Coordinates: 32.71583,
-96.94220
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL NOT Be There.
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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.ntxpgr.org
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and
appreciated.
- 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.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Rick Crabb
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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rjcrabb@sbcglobal.net
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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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