Honor Mission
James L. Barret Jr., Retired
USA – Vietnam, WoT
Greenville, North Carolina – 06-11-19
Greenville, North Carolina – 06-11-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
We have been requested to stand for MSG James L Barrett as he stood for us during his Memorial Service. MSG Barrett retired with 30 years of service to the US Army in 2000, receiving numerous medals to include the Purple Heart. While in Vietnam, PFC Barrett was a tank operator and the sole survivor of an attack on his tank, all his crew including his best friend were killed in the attack and he was severely wounded. He was able to escape capture and fought his way to safety. After retirement he went to work for Duke University.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-11-19
Staging Time: 09:15 AM
Philippi Church of Christ
3760 Philippi Circle
Greenville, North Carolina 27858
Greenville, North Carolina 27858
Ride Captain:
Jeff Davis
252-904-7819
Special Instructions:
Mission Brief at 09:30.
Flag line until approximately 11:00AM.
We will then stand down and prepare for the escort to Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.
**SPECIAL NOTE: Safety is of our utmost priority.
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.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 06-11-19
Staging Time: 12:00
Eastern Carolina Veterans Cemetery
164 Logs Plant Farm Rd.
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27534
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27534
Ride Captain:
Dave Parker
919 222 8362
Special Instructions:
We will set the Flag Line for the arrival of MSG Barrett’s escort from Greenville.
We will stand silent and display Honor and Respect during the Military Honors and internment.
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: Roy Hankinson
Position: North Carolina Assistant State Captain
Position: North Carolina Assistant State Captain
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1 Comment To "James L. Barret Jr."
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On June 10, 2019 @ 11:38 am
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MSG James L. Barret, Jr. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL