Honor Mission
Frank Henry Newsome II, Veteran
USA – Vietnam
MULTI-CITY, Georgia – 07-02-19
MULTI-CITY, Georgia – 07-02-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
This is Part 2 of this Mission:
Frank Newsome II served his Country in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1969 serving in Vietnam, attaining the rank of Corporal. Per his DD214, he was received the following awards and decorations National Defense Service Ribbon, Vietnam Service Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, CIB and the Parachutist Badge. After his military service, Frank worked for the US Postal Service driving tractor trailers for ten years until a major accident caused him to be disabled.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-02-19
Staging Time: 12:00 pm
2380 Reynolds Rd
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
Ride Captain:
Sid ‘Squirrel’ Kelly
404-273-7127
sidkelly423@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
After a safety briefing we will line up for a paid professional escort to Ga National Cemetery, Canton with kick stands up at approx. 12:30 pm. Service is scheduled at Ga National Cemetery for 2:00 pm.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 07-02-19
Staging Time: 13:30 pm
Georgia National Cemetery
1080 Scott Hudgens Drive
Canton, Georgia 30114
Canton, Georgia 30114
Ride Captain:
Sid ‘Squirrel’ Kelly
404-273-7127sidkelly
423@gmail.com
Reuben ‘Tailgunner’ Baumgardner
770 324-5052
baumgardner2000@yahoo.com
Special Instructions:
Those going directly to GNC, please assemble at the POW flag pole at 1:30 pm for briefing by Reuben ‘Tailgunner’ Baumgardner and then be dispersed to the appropriate shelter for the services
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Sidney Kelly
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
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2 Comments To "Frank Henry Newsome II"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On June 26, 2019 @ 8:58 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of this Hero. May he Rest in Peace.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By speedyo On July 2, 2019 @ 5:46 pm
My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Frank Henry Newsome II. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace, your duty here on earth is done.
Lamar “SpeedyO” Owen, USA, Vietnam 1967-1968
Riding in Memory of My Brother
James W. Owen, USAAC, WWII