Honor Mission
Tommy G. Spradling, Veteran
USA – Vietnam
Greenville, Texas – 07-24-19
Greenville, Texas – 07-24-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Mr. Spradling served in the US Army from September 1968 until April 1970 and was awarded National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and M-14 Marksman Badge.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-24-19
Staging Time: 1:00 pm
Vansickle Baptist Church
2181 Co Rd 2246
Greenville, Texas 75402
Greenville, Texas 75402
Ride Captain:
Jim Wiggins
jimwtx@verizon.net
(903) 217-4066
Special Instructions:
Briefing Time: 1:15 pm
In Position/KSU Time: 1:30 pm
Starting Time: 2:00 pm
A mission briefing will be held, and the riders will establish the Flag Line for the funeral service. When the service begins, flags will be returned to the support vehicle to relocate to the interment site detailed in part 2 of this mission. Riders participating in the procession will receive a safety briefing and ready the bikes to accompany Mr. Spradling, family and friends in the procession to the interment site. Procession: Escort Provided
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.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 07-24-19
Staging Time: 2:45 pm
Memoryland Memorial Park
808 W Jack Finney Blvd
Greenville, Texas 75402
Greenville, Texas 75402
Ride Captain:
Jim Wiggins
jimwtx@verizon.net
(903) 217-4066
Special Instructions:
Briefing Time: 2:45 pm
In Position/KSU Time: 2:55 pm
Starting Time: 3:00 pm — Time Estimated
Riders at this location will set the flags and await the arrival of Mr. Spradling, family and friends. Riders will man the flag line and stand tall and silent during the Interment Service. When directed, flags will be returned to the support vehicle, furled and stowed. Riders will then be debriefed and dismissed. A military honor guard is expected to perform honors.
Note: Times are estimated for this portion since length of the preceding service and transit time to the cemetery are uncertain.
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: Dan Mathys
Position: Texas Ride Captain
Position: Texas Ride Captain
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