Honor Mission
Deputy Chief David Travis White
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MULTI-CITY, Arkansas – 09-12-19
MULTI-CITY, Arkansas – 09-12-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
David Travis White, 54 year old resident of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, died on September 7, 2019 in Springdale, Arkansas. Travis graduated from Gentry High School and earned his Associate’s Degree in Fire Administration from Northwest Arkansas Community College. Travis was a firefighter for 34 years, serving the last 24 ½ years in Siloam Springs, retiring as Deputy Fire Chief in May 2019. He also had a farm where he raised chickens, cattle, and had a dairy. Travis was a member of New Life Church in Siloam Springs. He was a founding member of IAFF 2855 and a member of both the IAFC and NRA. He is survived by his wife, 1 daughter, 1 son, four grandchildren, a sister, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-12-19
Staging Time: 3:00 PM
New Life Church
1611 Cheri Whitlock
Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
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Ride Captain:
Greg “Weebles” Weeks
weeblespgr@att.net
479-466-8586
Asst: Cliff “Ol Man” Olson, colson67@hotmail.com, 479-301-4361
Special Instructions:
Staging at 3pm
Briefing at 3:15pm
Flag Line from 3:30 to 4pm.
MUST ATTEND BRIEFING TO RIDE ESCORT
Escort: 4:15pm to Highfill Cemetery in Highfill AR. (Approx 15 miles)
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Upon arrival, we will form flag line until end of the service.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Gregory Weeks
Position: Arkansas Ride Captain
Position: Arkansas Ride Captain
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2 Comments To "David Travis White"
#1 Comment By Ken McSpadden On September 10, 2019 @ 7:37 am
Michelle and I wish to pass on our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. We would like to thank this Hero for your service and sacrifice in the protection of our freedom. You will not be forgotten. We pray you rest in peace.
#2 Comment By Robert W. White On September 10, 2019 @ 5:06 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, Retired Fire Fighter, Deputy Fire Chief, David Travis White. We thank you for your service to your community, may your family find peace in knowing you served proudly and comfort in the months to come. May you rest in peace. I salute you.
Robert “Bob” White
USA (Ret) 1SG
Vietnam Era
Jul 72 – Aug 94
Ofallon, MO