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Winford Adams

Honor Mission
Winford Adams, Veteran
USA
Kellyville , Oklahoma – 06-19-19

 

ABOUT THE MISSION:

The family of US Army Veteran, PFC Winford Adams has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at his funeral service.

Winford “Windy” Lee Adams 83, of Kellyville, passed from this life on June 16, 2019.   He was born March 26, 1936 in Sapulpa to Oscar and Leona Adams.  He was affectionately known as “Windy” because of his ability to tell some pretty big fish tales. He had a true passion for fishing.  Windy was a very religious man and lived a Godly life. He had a kind and giving heart.  He often would help his neighbors with projects or with anything they needed help with.  He helped start the Volunteer Fire Department in Checotah, another example of his giving heart.

Windy proudly served his country with the United States Army.  He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Badge (Rifle), Expert Badge (Sub Machine Gun) and his Sharpshooter Badge (Carbine).  He took great pride in being an American and great pride in the United States Army.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-19-19
Staging Time: 10:45 am

Traditions Funeral Services Chapel
35 S. Main
Kellyville , Oklahoma 74039

Ride Captain:

Mike “Penni” Pennington
wmp8843@cox.net
918-557-1030

Special Instructions:

Mandatory Briefing: 11:00 am
Flag Line: 11:30 am
Weather: Forecast high of 86 with a chance of rain
Patriot Guard Riders will accompany the family from the Chapel to the Kellyville Cemetery (2 blocks) where the VFW will perform military honors.  PGR will present plaque and letter at cemetery.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted By: William Pennington
Position: Oklahoma Ride Captain

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#1 Comment By William Pennington On June 20, 2019 @ 10:21 am

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AFTER ACTION REPORT: PFC Winford Adams, US Army Veteran, Kellyville, OK

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 was a very pleasant, partly cloudy day. The PGR staged and briefed at Traditions Funeral Services Chapel, Kellyville, to flags that had been posted across the front of the chapel. Following the briefing a prayer was given. The front doors were manned and the PGR stood a Flag Line as family and friends began to arrive. When the service began all flags were left in place and retrieved at a later time. As PFC Adams was moved from the chapel to the coach a Respect Line was formed. The accompaniment to Kellyville City Cemetery was completed safely with the assistance of the Kellyville Police Department. On arrival at the cemetery the coach was met by several PGR who had posted flags at the interment site. The PGR formed a Respect Line as PFC Adams was moved from the coach to his final resting place. American Legion Honor Guard then fired a three round rifle volley, played Taps, folded and presented the flag to Mr. Adams daughter. The pastor presented a short service and then the PGR came forward, thanked the family and presented the PGR plaque and Invocation Letter to the daughter. A Final Salute was given and participated in by all in attendance to PFC Winford Adams. The service was then closed. After an appropriate amount of time the posted flags at the cemetery and funeral chapel were retrieved and prepared for the next mission.

Thank you, to the Adams family for inviting the PGR to be a part of this service to Honor this Hero. Thank you to the Kellyville Police Depart for their assistance. Thank you to the 14 PGR riders, including one “First Time” rider that took time to “Stand and Honor” this hero.

“Rest in Peace” PFC Winford Adams, US Army Veteran, your mission is complete, you are gone, but your service to this Great Nation will never be forgotten.

Respectfully submitted:
Mike “Penni” Pennington
ALWAYS RIDING WITH RESPECT