Patriot Guard Riders » Johnnie “John” Lee Gaddis

Honor Mission

Johnnie “John” Lee Gaddis, Retired

USA, ARNG – WoT
Gastonia, North Carolina – 07-26-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

MSGT Johnnie ‘John’ Lee Gaddis served our country for 33 and a half years in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard. He served in the Army 505th Engineering Battalion in Gastonia as well as the 30th Brigade out of Charlotte. MSGT Gaddis was awarded: Army Commendation Award, Army Achievement Award (2nd award), Army Reserve Components Achievement Metal (5th award), National Defense Service Metal (2nd award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Metal, Global War on Terrorism Service Metal, Humanitarian Service Award (2nd award), Iraq Campaign Metal w/ Campaign Star, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Metal w/ M Device, Armed Forces Reserve Metal (2nd award).

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-26-19
Staging Time: 4:30 PM

McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia

700 S. New Hope Rd
Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
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Ride Captain:

Benny Hayslett

704-477-5015

bh241@carolina.rr.com

Special Instructions:

4:15pm – briefing and then establish flag line for visitation.

We will hold flag line till the end of visitation at 7:00pm when we will quietly depart.

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.

STAGING #2 DETAILS: 07-27-19
Staging Time: 11:45 AM

McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia

700 S. New Hope Rd
Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
Map ^[1]

Ride Captain:

Benny Hayslett

704-477-5015

bh241@carolina.rr.com

Special Instructions:

11:45am: Mission and Safety Briefing (Must attend in order to participate in escort).

12:00 Noon: Establish Flag line for Service.

1:00pm: Start of service.

2:00: *time approximately* – KSU to: Hillcrest Gardens, 1508 Charles Raper Jonas Hwy, Mt. Holly, NC. 28120

2:30 * approximate time* – Flag line for burial with full military honors.

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

Submitted By: Benny Hayslett
Position: North Carolina Ride Captain

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