Patriot's Name:	Lt Col T. Edward Slayton, Jr.
Military Branch:	United States Air Force
Classification:	Retired From Military
Link To Obituary:	https://www.wileyfuneralhome.com/obituary/t-edward-slayton-jr/
Obituary Highlights:	T. Edward Slayton Jr., 69, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016, in Granbury. Edward was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Norfolk, Va., to Tison Edward Slayton Sr. and Frances Aileen Welch Slayton. He married Janet Carroll on Oct. 9, 1987, in Aurora, Colorado. He was a pilot for American Airlines and retired after 16 years. Edward retired as a pilot from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years, having served during the Vietnam War.
Mission Ride Captain:	Brian "Postmaster" Liberty, Labliberty@yahoo.com, (979) 702-9097
Ride Captain #2:	Jim "Weird Andy" Anderson, weirdandy@hotmail.com, (817) 269-1254
Ride Captain #3:	Rick Crabb, randjcrabb@juno.com, (910) 330-9861
Mission Summary:	The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a flag line for Retired U.S. Air Force, Lt Col T. Edward Slayton, Jr. The Memorial Service is set for Thursday Morning at 11 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Granbury, TX, followed by a procession at 13:30 and flag line at DFW National Cemetery. There is a Scheduled 2 hour Lunch for the family before the procession leaves the Church at 13:30.
Photo Permission	We Have Permission To Photograph And Publish Photos On Our WEB Site.
PART 1:	Memorial Service
Mission Date:	Apr 07, 2016 - Thursday
Staging Time:	10:00
Briefing Time:	10:15
In Position Time Or KSU:	10:30
Service Start Time:	11:00
Details Of Part 1:	After setting the flags and conducting the briefing, the PGR will stand the Flag Line for this American Hero. Once the service starts at 11 am, the Ride Captain will make the decision when to remove the Flags and take them to the support vehicle.
Name Of Staging Point:	Our Savior Lutheran Church
Staging Address For Part 1:	1400 N. Meadows Dr. Granbury, Texas 76048
Map To Staging Area For Part 1:	https://goo.gl/maps/KnQQBQaogvJ2
Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
Support Person For Part 1:	Ric Breen, ric_breen@hotmail.com, (817) 988-3247
PART 2:	Procession and Interment
Mission Date:	Apr 07, 2016 - Thursday
Staging Time:	14:45
Briefing Time:	15:00
In Position Time Or KSU:	15:15
Service Start Time:	15:30
Details Of Part 2:	PGR Riders that stay to ride in procession will be given a safety briefing (13:00) prior to leaving for Cemetery. There will be Motorcycle Escort service provided for the procession. (3 Bikes) If unable to participate in Part I, please proceed to the DFW National Cemetery to participate in Part II ______________________________________________ The PGR that do not ride in the procession may meet at the DFW Visitor Center for a briefing, that will be given by Ride Caption #2. The PGR will then proceed to the shelter, set flags, stand tall and silent waiting on the procession of family and friends of Lt. Col Slayton. At the conclusion of the service, flags will be furled, riders debriefed and dismissed.
Name Of Staging Point	DFW National Cemetery
Staging Address For Part 2	2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211
Map To Staging Area:	- Map To Staging Area At DFW National Cemetery. GPS Coordinates: 32.71583, -96.94220
Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:	- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
Support Person For Part 2:	Ric Breen, ric_breen@hotmail.com, (817) 988-3247
Weather Forecast: (See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)	Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Forecasts, Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out. http://www.ntxpgr.org
Comments:	- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated. - Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen. - Riders NOT UTILIZING HANDICAPPED PARKING are requested to park as far forward as possible at the Visitor's Center to keep the closest spaces available for other guests. - Let's always remember to keep the motorcycle and voice noise to a minimum when arriving and leaving the shelters. - Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the one we are honoring.
Respectfully Submitted By:	Brian "Postmaster" Liberty
	Ride Captain
Submitted By:	Labliberty@yahoo.com
Listing On National PGR WEB Site:	Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site: http://www.patriotguard.org

The Format Of This Final Itinerary Is The Copyrighted© Property Of The Owner Of NTXPGR.ORG And All Rights Are Reserved. It May Be Forwarded Or Embedded In Other WEB Sites As Long As The Content Is Not Changed And This Statement Is Included.

Be Sure To Watch Our WEB Site http://www.ntxpgr.org For Mission Updates ,A Calendar Of All Missions And Events, Contacts, Photos, Announcements, History, Maps, And Current Weather And Forecasts.