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Charles Wayne Burkham

Honor Mission
Charles Wayne Burkham, Retired
USA – Vietnam
Duncanville, Texas – 07-05-19

 

ABOUT THE MISSION:

The family of U S Army retired SFC Burkham has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to honor his memory and service to our Country by standing a Flag Line at his funeral service, ride with him one last time and stand again at his interment.  Obituary [1]

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-05-19
Staging Time: 10:30am

Jayne Memorial Chapel
811 S. Cockrell Hill Road
Duncanville, Texas 75137

Ride Captain:

Rick Elliott
rick.elliott@yahoo.com
(214) 356-7535

Special Instructions:

Briefing Time: 10:45 am
In Position/KSU Time: 11:00 am
Starting Time: 11:30 am
Riders will stage at the funeral home, receive the Mission Brief and establish the Flag Line to await the arrival of family and friends. When directed, the Riders will return the flags to the support vehicle and be dismissed. Riders not participating in the procession will proceed to DFWNC. Remaining Riders will receive the Safety Brief and prepare to accompany the procession to the cemetery. Procession: Escort Provided
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

STAGING #2 DETAILS: 07-05-19
Staging Time: 12:45 pm

DFW National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, Texas 75211

Ride Captain:

Rick Elliott
rick.elliott@yahoo.com
(214) 356-7535

Special Instructions:

Briefing Time: 1:00 pm
In Position/KSU Time: 1:15 pm
Starting Time: 1:30 pm
Riders will stage at the DFW National Cemetery Visitors Center to await the procession. Following the mission briefing, Riders will proceed to the assigned shelter and prepare the Flag Line. At the conclusion of the Service, flags will be furled, and Riders dismissed.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

Submitted By: Dan Mathys
Position: Texas Ride Captain

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