Patriot's Name:	Paul Cockerham
Military Branch:	United States Army
Classification:	Veteran
Link To Obituary:	http://www.claytonkayvaughanfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3596796&fh_id=13665
Obituary Highlights:	Paul William Cockerham, 82, a lifelong resident of Itasca, TX went home to be with his Lord and savior on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 surrounded by his immediate family. Paul was one of twelve children born to Buddy and Lovie Cockerham on October 6, 1933 in Ellis County, Texas. He served his country honorably from January of 1955 to January of 1957 in the United States Army. He met and married the love of his life, Betty Louise McWhorter on August 10, 1957, choosing to remain in Itasca to raise their family. They were married for 56 years.
Mission Ride Captain:	Rick Crabb, randjcrabb@juno.com, (910) 330-9861
Mission Summary:	The family of Mr. Paul Cockerham have asked the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders to honor his memory and service to our Country by standing a Flag Line at his funeral, take him to his final rest, and stand again at his interment service. The North Texas Patriot Guard Riders will be honored to serve as pall-bearers and fold and present the flag to the next of kin.
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PART 1:	Flag Line at funeral service and procession
Mission Date:	Feb 12, 2016 - Friday
Staging Time:	09:00
Briefing Time:	09:10
In Position Time Or KSU:	09:20
Service Start Time:	10:00
Details Of Part 1:	After the Mission Brief, the Riders will establish the Flag Line and prepare to receive the family and friends of Mr. Cockerham during his funeral service. When the service begins, the Riders will return the flags to the support vehicle, receive the Safety Briefing and prepare to accompany the procession to the Itasca Cemetery. Riders not participating in the procession will proceed to the graveside
Name Of Staging Point:	Central Baptist Church
Staging Address For Part 1:	401 E Monroe St Itasca, Texas 76055
Map To Staging Area For Part 1:	https://goo.gl/maps/WpqR5hZxhAu
GPS Coordinates:	32.161953, -97.148033
Support Person For Part 1:	Ric Breen, ric_breen@hotmail.com, (817) 988-3247
PART 2:	Flag Line at interment service (times are approximate)
Mission Date:	Feb 12, 2016 - Friday
Staging Time:	10:30
Briefing Time:	10:45
In Position Time Or KSU:	11:00
Service Start Time:	11:15
Details Of Part 2:	Upon arrival at the graveside, a Flag Line will be established and await the arrival of Mr. Cockerham, his family and friends. When directed, the Riders will return the flags to the support vehicle, be debriefed and dismissed
Name Of Staging Point	Itasca Cemetery
Staging Address For Part 2	1502 Farm to Market Road 66 Itasca, Texas 76055
Map To Staging Area For Part 2:	https://goo.gl/maps/nNHWDbReMSt
GPS Coordinates:	32.150592, -97.148555
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
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Comments:	- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.
	- It is strongly encouraged that everyone should go to the Patriot Guard’s national web site www.patriotguard.org mission thread and post a brief message of condolence/sympathy to the family on the loss of their loved one. It's been mentioned more than once that those kind words brought great comfort to a Spouse, Mother, Father, and family
Respectfully Submitted By:	Rick Crabb
	Ride Captain
Submitted By:	rjcrabb@sbcglobal.net
Listing On National PGR WEB Site:	Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site: http://www.patriotguard.org

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