Honor Mission
Byron Lloyd Thomas
USAF, USAFR – Vietnam
Surprise, Arizona – 06-03-19
Surprise, Arizona – 06-03-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Byron Lloyd Thomas is a United States Air Force Veteran. He entered active duty on Apr. 20, 1965 and was a Military Policeman with the Pacific Air Force Command. Byron spent 2 yrs, 6 mo. And 4 days in Vietnam. On Nov. 24, 1968, Byron was released from active duty and transferred to the United States Air Force Reserve, having attained the rank of Sergeant. On Apr. 19, 1971, having completed his term of service, Byron was honorably discharged. Byron received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service Star, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon for his service to our country.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-03-19
Staging Time: 08:30
Surprise Funeral Care
16063 W. Bell Rd
Surprise, Arizona 85374
Surprise, Arizona 85374
Ride Captain:
David “Murf” Murphy
480-406-4049
azpgrmurf@gmail.com
Lead Road Guard: TBD
Special Instructions:
Safety Briefing: 8:30 AM
KSU: 8:50 AM
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 06-03-19
Staging Time: 9:35
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Visitor’s Center
23029 N. Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix, Arizona 85024
Phoenix, Arizona 85024
Ride Captain:
David “Murf” Murphy
480-406-4049
azpgrmurf@gmail.com
Flag Captain: TBD
Special Instructions:
Circle of Honor: 9:50 AM
Set Flag Line: 10:10 AM
Military Honors: 10:30 AM
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: David Murphy
Position: Arizona Assistant State Captain
Position: Arizona Assistant State Captain
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