Patriot's Name:	SSG J.B. Stokes
Military Branch:	United States Army
Classification:	Veteran
Additional Military Info:	WWII 506th Parachute Infantry Division 101st Airborne SSG J.B. Stokes was part of the "Band of Brothers" of fame. He was involved in the Invasion of Normandy, June 4th, 1944 and parachuted behind enemy lines at Omaha Beach. He was also part of Operation Market Gardens - Sept. 1944 ("A Bridge Too Far"), and was part of the Battle of the Bulge in Dec. 1944 the "Siege of Bastogne". With the passing of SSG Stokes, there are only 23 Easy Company members remaining.
Link To Obituary:	http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=jb-stokes&pid=163314585#fbLoggedOut
Obituary Highlights:	J.B. Stokes passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. J.B. was born Sept. 2, 1922, in Leonard to Ida Mae and George Stokes. He married Ola Mae Trotter on Dec. 15, 1945. The couple began this life together in Bridgeport. J.B. began his longtime career in the water department. Through the years they were blessed with four children. As years passed, J.B. became director of public works for Azle.
Mission Ride Captain:	Carlton Emmons, cruiser54@charter.net, (817) 205-3339
Ride Captain #2:	Floyd Kammerer, fabfloyd@charter.net, (817) 237-6475
Mission Summary:	Flag line at Funeral home followed by a procession to Interment Service for SSG. Stokes.
PART 1:	Funeral Service
Mission Date:	Feb 28, 2013
Staging Time:	09:00
Briefing Time:	09:15
In Position Time Or KSU:	09:30
Details Of Part 1:	We will set the flag line for this World War II hero. After the service commences, we will furl flags in preparation for the procession to Jaybird Cemetery.
Name Of Staging Point:	White's Funeral Home
Staging Address For Part 1:	105 Denver Trail Azle, Texas 76020
Map To Staging Area For Part 1:	http://goo.gl/maps/mF0F0
Water Truck For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
Support Person:	David Smith, dsmithpgr@gmail.com, (682) 551-6399
PART 2:	Funeral Procession and Interment
Mission Date:	Feb 28, 2013
Staging Time:	10:00
Briefing Time:	10:15
In Position Time Or KSU:	10:30
Details Of Part 2:	We will be part of the procession from White's Funeral Home to Jaybird Cemetery in Azle where SSG Stokes will be laid to rest. If you cannot make it to be part of the procession, please stage at Jaybird Cemetery. We will have LEO for the procession.
Name Of Staging Point	Jaybird Cemetery
Staging Address For Part 2	Azle, Texas
Map To Staging Area For Part 2:	http://goo.gl/maps/8PqRT
Water Truck For Part 2:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
Support Person:	David Smith, dsmithpgr@gmail.com, (682) 551-6399
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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:	Carlton Emmons
	Ride Captain
Submitted By:	cruiser54@charter.net
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