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SSgt John Spann
US Air Force
Vietnam War Veteran
MRC - Mario Sandone
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Mission Summary |
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Classification |
Retired Military |
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Military Branch |
United States Air Force |
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Military Service |
John Edgar Spann enlisted the US Air Force in 1955. In January of 1969, he transferred into an Air Force Reserve unit for a total of 6 years and 23 days, giving John 20 years and 23 days retirement credit. During his service John attained the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5) and became a Communication Center Supervisor and was honorably retired in February of 1975. Awards were not listed on his DD214. |
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Campaigns |
Vietnam War (1962 - 1975) |
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Mission Segments |
Inurnment Service |
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Obituary |
Not Available |
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Photo Permission |
Unknown |
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MRC |
Mario Sandone (214) 232-2722 |
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Inurnment Service |
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Mission Date |
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 |
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Staging Time |
0915 |
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Briefing Time |
0930 |
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In Position/KSU Time |
0945 |
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Starting Time |
1000 |
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Staging Point |
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery |
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Staging Address |
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 |
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Details |
We will assemble at the Visitors Center for a briefing and big flag bikes selection. Big flag bikes will move to the proper lane, all others may proceed to the committal shelter to establish the flag line and await the family and friends of our retired veteran: John Spann. At the conclusion of the service, at the MRC direct, we will strike the flag line, store the flags in the storage locker, be debriefed and dismissed. |
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Support |
Water Only |
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*** 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.
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.
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.
