Patriot's Name:	Bobby Elrod
Military Branch:	United States Air Force
Classification:	Veteran
Additional Military Info:	February 6, 1961 to February 5, 1967; 301 FW Crew Chief 1972-1985
Link To Obituary:	http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Bob-Elrod&lc=4274&pid=164119669&mid=5488149&locale=en_US
Obituary Highlights:	Bobby Lee Elrod, 71, went home to be with the Lord, April 6, 2013. His final days were spent surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born July 21, 1941, in White Co., TN to Orb and Tiny Irene Johnson Elrod. In 1960, Bob joined the United States Air Force. He was first stationed in Amarillo, TX for training as an aircraft mechanic. Bob was then transferred to Whiteman AFB, MO, for a period of time he often recalled as the coldest two winters he had ever spent. Bob later transferred to Carswell AFB, TX to finish out his active duty. Although Bob's service was not over in 1972, he joined the USAF Reserves as an Air Reserve Technician.
Mission Ride Captain:	Dan "Mad Russian" Mathys, pgrdan1@gmail.com, (817) 300-5542
Mission Summary:	Flag line at the Memorial Service
PART 1:	Memorial Service Thursday, April 11, 2013, 10AM
Mission Date:	Apr 11, 2013 -Thursday
Staging Time:	09:00
Briefing Time:	09:15
In Position Time Or KSU:	09:30
Details Of Part 1:	After the brief, the Riders will establish the Flag Line for the memorial service. After the service has begun, the flags will be returned to the support vehicle and the Riders dismissed. Mr. Elrod's inurnment service will be held at a later date and the Patriot Guard will again stand the flag line. Dan will bring the flags for the memorial service.
Name Of Staging Point:	Moore Funeral Home
Staging Address For Part 1:	4216 South Bowen Road Arlington, Texas 76017
Map To Staging Area For Part 1:	http://goo.gl/maps/05qJh
Water Truck For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Comments:	- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated. - Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and their family. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
Respectfully Submitted By:	Dan "Mad Russian" Mathys
	Chief Ride Captain
Submitted By:	pgrdan1@gmail.com
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