CMDCM Benny M. LeBon
UNITED STATES NAVY, RETIRED
MRC – WENDY INGERSOLL
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MISSION SUMMARY |
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| Classification | Retired Military | |
| Military Branch | United States Navy/United States Naval Reserve | |
| Military Service | Benny Marion LeBon was in the Navy/Naval Reserve for 23 years and attained the rank of Command Master Chief Petty Officer at the time of his retirement from active duty in 1986. Medals and awards received include: – Good Conduct Medal (4th Award) – Naval Reserve Meritorious Service – Navy Commendation Medal (2nd Award) – Navy Achievement Medal – National Defense Service Medal – Armed Forces Service Medal (2nd Award) – Expert Rifleman Medal – Expert Pistol Shot Medal. |
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| Campaigns | Cold War (1947 – 1991) | |
| Mission Segments | Procession, Inurnment Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Wendy Ingersoll califbabe55@yahoo.com (817) 991-9021 |
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| Ride Captain 2 | Mark Ingersoll bluhog@patriotguard.org (972) 937-2875 |
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PART 1 |
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| Segment | Procession | |
| Mission Date | Friday, 03/15/2024 | |
| Staging Time | 1310 | |
| Briefing Time | 1320 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1330 | |
| Starting Time | 1340 | |
| Staging Point | Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home 500 East Main Street Grand Prairie, TX 75050 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 1 | |
| GPS | 32.74588, -96.99802 | |
| Details | We have been invited by the family of CMDCM Benny LeBon to join them in honoring the life and military service of their loved one. We will do this by riding in the escorted procession from the funeral home to DFW National Cemetery, then stand a flag line at his inurnment. This will be a special service as the family will be laying to rest both their mom and dad. Also, the daughter, Lolita, is the receptionist at Guerrero-Dean FH.
Those wanting to ride in the procession will stage at the funeral home. The safety brief will be given then the bikes staged for the procession to the cemetery. All others are welcome to proceed on to the cemetery. |
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| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | None. Please bring your own water. | |
PART 2 |
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| Segment | Inurnment Service | |
| Date | Friday, 03/15/2024 | |
| Staging Time | 1330 | |
| Briefing Time | 1315 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1400 | |
| Starting Time | 1415 | |
| 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 | We will stage at the Visitor’s Center where the mission brief will be given. The flag bikes, if needed, will be selected and relocated to the designated staging lane, the remaining riders will then proceed on to the assigned shelter to set the flags and prepare for the arrival of CMDCM LeBon, his family and friends.
At the conclusion of the committal service, and at the direction of the ride captain, the flags will be retrieved and returned to the shelter storage where they will be furled and stowed. After the post mission brief all riders will be dismissed. |
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| Support | RC Will Support | |
*** 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.