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USN – WWII
Axtell, Nebraska – 06 Apr 2017
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ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of WWII Veteran Carroll E Landstrom, 90, USN, of Axtell, Nebraska, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders provide a flag Line at his funeral service in Axtell, Nebraska, on Thursday, April 06th at 10:30 am at Bethany Lutheran Church in rural Axtell, Nebraska and a Flag line at the Graveside service at the adjoining Bethany Lutheran Cemetery.
Veteran Landstrom enlisted into the United States Navy on January 13, 1945, and served his country during WW II as a fireman and engine room specialist aboard the U.S.S. Kwajalein (CVE-98) in the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign. After the the war, Carroll was honorably discharged on July 19, 1946, and returned home to the family farm south of Axtell.
In October 2016, Veteran Carroll Landstrom & his grandson, Jason were privileged to go on the Dawson County Hero Flight to Washington D.C. Carroll was the only WW II Veteran on the trip, and was chosen to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06 Apr 2017
- Primary Staging Time: 9:15 A.M.
- Bethany Lutheran Church, 3 ½ miles SE of Axtell at 25th Rd & J Rd. (from Axtell; East on Hwy 34; South on 25th Rd)
Axtell, Nebraska – 68924
- Ride Captain:
- TBD
- Special Instructions:
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Military honors provided by the Minden/Axtell American Legion Post #94, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and in conjunction with the United States Navy Funeral Honors Team.
RIDERS MEETING: 9:30 am
FLAG/HONOR LINE: 9:45 am
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 amFollowing the funeral service: Graveside service Flag Line
The Cemetery is next to the Church.
We may not have a Ride or Flag Captain available for this Mission. Please follow the staging instructions and stand an Honor line at the entry to the church and a parameter around the guests at the graveside service. Please do not block the Honor Guard. Thank you.
Safety being paramount – ride only if conditions permit. The Nebraska Patriot Guard Riders have been recognized by the National Safety Council and the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety for adhering to and promoting motorcycle safety. Ride Alert – Ride Safe.
- Flags & Water:
- Flags Will NOT Be Provided, Please Bring Your Own.
- Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
- Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Scott Knudsen
Position: State Captain
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