MSgt Earl C. Seabron
United States Air Force, Retired
Vietnam Veteran
MRC – Mike Johnson
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mission Summary |
||
| Classification | Retired Military | |
| Military Branch | United States Air Force | |
| Military Service | Earl Clifton Seabron served in the US Air Force for 26 years. His medals and awards include: – Meritorious Service Medal – Air Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster – AF Commendation Medal – AF Outstanding Unit Award – Combat Readiness Medal – AF Good Conduct Medal with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters – National Defense Medal – Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars – AF Overseas Short Tour Ribbon – AF Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster – AF Longevity Service Award with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters – AF NCO Professional Military Education Graduate – AF Training Ribbon – Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm – Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. |
|
| Campaigns | Vietnam War (1962 – 1975) | |
| Mission Segments | Procession, Interment Service | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Mike Johnson weldermike@aol.com (940) 224-2872 |
|
| Ride Captain 2 | Barbara Johnson brbjo1952@gmail.com (940) 642-5324 |
|
Part 1 |
||
| Segment | Procession | |
| Mission Date | Tuesday 2024-03-26 | |
| Staging Time | 0900 | |
| Briefing Time | 0915 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 0925 | |
| Starting Time | 0930 | |
| Staging Point | Ainsworth and Young Funeral Home | |
| Staging Address | 822 Roosevelt Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
|
| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 1 | |
| GPS | 33.917905, -98.474235 | |
| Details | We will stage at the funeral home and with a departure time of 0930. We will accompany the procession with our hero and his family from Wichita Falls to Fort Sill National Cemetery. For those of you who have not traveled that way recently, the toll booths have been removed and the toll is sent to either your toll pass or will be mailed to you. We will not be stopping at the store where the toll booths used to be so be prepared to ride the 65 mile route without stopping. We will be met at the cemetery by our Oklahoma PGR brothers and sisters. | |
| Procession | No Escort Provided | |
| Support | None. | |
Part 2 |
||
| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Mission Date | Tuesday 2024-03-26 | |
| Staging Time | 1045 | |
| Briefing Time | 1050 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1055 | |
| Starting Time | 1100 | |
| Staging Point | Fort Sill National Cemetery | |
| Staging Address | 2648 Jake Dunn Road Elgin, OK 73538 |
|
| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 2 | |
| GPS | 34.765889, -98.349611 | |
| Details | Upon arrival at the cemetery we will stage at the visitor center and prepare to lead the procession to the designated shelter for the funeral service. Once we arrive at the shelter , we will immediately dismount and line the sidewalk from the family parking area to the shelter. We will then stand tall and silent for the service and the rendering of military honors. Upon completion of the service, we will return our flags to the shelter storage area, have a short debrief, and be dismissed. | |
| Support | Flags only; please bring your own water. Oklahoma PGR. | |
*** 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.