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Honor Mission
Elmer Richard Cochran Jr., Veteran
USN –
Noble, Oklahoma – 07-20-19
Noble, Oklahoma – 07-20-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of SK1 Elmer Richard Cochran Jr. has asked the PGR to stand a Flag Line at his service at McMahans Funeral Home.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-20-19
Staging Time: 11:45 AM
McMahans Funeral Home
616 S. 8th St.
Noble, Oklahoma
Noble, Oklahoma
Ride Captain:
Bruce “Sixgun “ McCormick
405-933-5462
bkrodeoranch@sbcglobal.net
Special Instructions:
Mandatory briefing: 12:00 pm. Mandatory if riding in the accompaniment.
Stand Flag Line: 12:30 pm.
Upon completion of the service, a Respect Line will be formed as the Hero is brought from the Chapel to the Coach.
Riders will accompany the Hero, family and friends to the Maguire/Fairview Cemetery in Noble, Ok.
Weather: 98 degrees. Please remember to hydrate before and during the mission.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Bruce McCormick
Position: Oklahoma Ride Captain
Position: Oklahoma Ride Captain
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Mission Complete: 20 July 2019- SK1 Elmer Richard Cochran Jr.,USN, Veteran, Noble, Ok.
On Saturday, 20 July 2019, there were 8 Patriot Guard Riders on 7 bikes who attended the mission to Honor the Military Service of USN, Veteran, SK1 Elmer Richard Cochran Jr.at the McMahan Funeral Home in Noble,Ok.
The area surrounding the Chapel was staked, and the American Flag flew proudly in light winds as family and friends arrived.
The briefing was held, followed by a moment of silence for Blue, Silver and Gold Star families, POWs and MIAs. A prayer asking comfort for the grieving family, a safe mission and protection for our military personnel engaged in the Global War on Terror was also said.
The PGR stood the Flag Line, with the Navy Flag and the American Flag held by members at the entrance door of the Chapel, and manned the doors as family and friends arrived for the service. When the service started, PGR members returned the flags to the flag vehicle.
At the conclusion of the service, PGR members stood a Respect Line as the Hero was moved from the Chapel to the Coach. With the able assistance of the Noble Police Dept., the PGR accompanied the Hero, family and friends to the Maguire/Fairview Cemetery in Noble and stood another Flag Line as the Hero was moved from the Coach to the grave site by pall bearers consisting of family and friends.
The US Navy Honor Guard folded the flag and Taps was played. The Honor Guard then presented the flag to the Hero’s daughter, then stood by as the PGR presentations were made.
The PGR Plaque was read and presented it with 1 other to the Hero’s daughter and son. The RCIC read the PGR Invocation and presented it, along with 1 other to the Hero’s daughter and son. A copy of the Invocation, signed by the attending PGR members, and printed condolences were also presented to the Hero’s daughter and son.The RCIC Thanked the family for inviting us to come and Honor the Military Service of their loved one before a final salute was rendered by members.
Thank You to all of my fellow Patriot Guard Riders for attending this mission. Your presence made a difference to this family. A special Thank you to the efforts of the Noble Police Dept. for their assistance.
Most of all, Thank You SK1 Elmer Richard Cochran Jr. for your service to this great nation. Rest In Peace Sir, your mission is complete and you will not be forgotten.
Respectfully
Bruce “Sixgun “ McCormick