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A military family must say good-bye to Technical Sergeant (Ret) John Anthony Raynes, Sr. on Tuesday. They have requested that his many years of service in the United States Air Force be honored by the presence of Patriot Guard Riders.
TSgt Raynes served for more than 20 years in the Air Force before separating from service in 2001. He was called on for several deployments in combat and non-combat zones. The family has a strong military tradition with both the ancestors and descendants of TSgt Raynes serving in uniform.
Please join with your fellow Patriot on Tuesday as we honor the long and faithful service of a man who followed and then passed on the tradition of military service. TSgt Raynes enjoyed riding his motorcycle. It is appropriate then that motorcycles be in attendance on Tuesday.
TUESDAY 14 JUN 16
Staging Time: 1400 hours (2pm)
Staging Location: Thomas McAfee Funeral Home – Southeast Chapel
1604 NE Main Street
Simpsonville SC 29681
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ZN5CpmvYL6p
Briefing: 1415
Mission Description: Immediately after briefing we will establish a Flag Line
until service begins at 1500 and then quietly depart.
Ride Captain: Steam – Randy Stevens
864-344-6002
steam@patriotguard.org
Flag Wagon: Melissa Stevens
During the service, the Harley Davidson motorcycle of TSgt Raynes will be on display inside the funeral home. And outside………let there be Patriots and flags.
His son told me that his Dad would be ecstatic about the PGR’s presence. He thanked me over and over. I stopped him and explained that his Dad earned this.
Listen for the Rumble on Tuesday.