CCM Larry Verl Brower
United States Air Force, Retired
MRC – Bill Kushnir
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| Classification | Retired Military | |
| Military Branch | United States Air Force | |
| Military Service | Command Chief Master Sergeant Brower joined the Air Force on 15 June 1969. He served for thirty years as an Air Traffic Control Manager with over nine years overseas, including Vietnam. It should be noted that only 1% of AF personnel can hold this rank at any given time. His awards include: Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Master Air Traffic Controller Badge, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, non-Commissioned Officer Professional Militar Education Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal w/two devices, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with Six Devices, National Defense Service Medal with device, Vietnam Service Medal, Overseas Long-Tour Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Six Oak Leaf Clusters. |
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| Campaigns | Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) | |
| Mission Segments | Procession / Committal Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Bill Kushnir
(214) 995-1536 |
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| Ride Captain 2 | Wayne ‘T-Bone’ Bewley
(817) 925-4863 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Procession | |
| Mission Date | Tuesday 2024-05-14 | |
| Staging Time | 1045 | |
| Briefing Time | 1100 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1115 | |
| Starting Time | 1130 | |
| Staging Point | Mountain Valley Funeral Home | |
| Staging Address | 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd Joshua, TX 76058 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging – Part 1 | |
| Details | Riders will stage at the funeral home for the mission and safety briefings. Honor bikes will be selected, and all riders staged for the procession to DFW National Cemetery. Upon arrival at the DFW Information Center, honor bikes will turn into the designated lane while the remaining riders proceed to the designated shelter to help set the flags and await the arrival of the procession. | |
| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | None | |
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| Segment | Inurnment Service | |
| Mission Date | Tuesday 2024-05-14 | |
| Staging Time | 1215 | |
| Briefing Time | 1230 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1245 | |
| Starting Time | 1300 | |
| Staging Point | Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging – Part 2 | |
| Details | Riders not participating in the procession will stage at the DFW National Cemetery Visitor’s Center to be briefed to then proceed to the designated shelter to set flags and await the arrival of the procession. Riders will stand tall and silent during the committal service, after which flags will be returned to the storage locker and riders will be debriefed and dismissed. | |
*** SAFETY NOTICE ***
Before volunteering and/or attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below.
Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards.
Anyone attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk.
High Temperatures
It’s every RIDER’S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to hydrate prior to attending a mission.
Begin drinking water the night before. Drink water when you wake up and continue drinking water all day to ensure your body stays hydrated. It should be noted that excessive use of alcohol, coffee, tea, or sodas act as diuretics and tend to dehydrate rather than hydrate. The use of Powerade or Gatorade or any of the small packets of powder designed to help replace the electrolytes lost from perspiration is important. The use of cooling towels is important also as they tend to help keep your body temperature down.
If at any time you feel the need, let someone know that you are stepping away from the Flag Line, and find a cool spot to get out of the heat. Don’t wait until your body collapses. It is much easier to take a seat and get a cold towel rather than to call EMS for heat stroke. The family will understand. If this does occur, please have your emergency card on you so that we can notify a family member. Hope-fully the break will be all you need. Secondly, if you are riding a bike, please be sure to hydrate again before making the ride home. Take another 10-15 minutes to cool down then start the ride. Ideally, stop at an air-conditioned restaurant for something to eat.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.