(Centex) PFC Anthony M. Nunn, US Army, KIA, Burnet, TX

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[markwells]

Confirmed Centex Mission
PFC Anthony M. Nunn, US Army, KIA, Burnet, TX

The family of Private First Class Anthony M. Nunn has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Airport Recovery, Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.

Private First Class Anthony M. Nunn, 19, of Burnet, Texas, died May 30, in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY.

This Mission will span two days. This is the combined Mission Order for both days. PLEASE READ THE NOTES FOR EACH PORTION.

Please join us in honoring this Young Warrior who gave his all that we might enjoy the freedoms we do.

AIRPORT RECOVERY- This Portion is complete

Date: Tuesday, 7 Jun 11

Copperas Cove Staging Time: 1000

Copperas Cove Staging Location:
Exxon at 190 & 116, 238 W US-190, Copperas Cove TX tinyurl.com/yeomlb3.

Copperas Cove Briefing: 1010

Copperas Cove KSU: 1015 – We will travel west on Hwy 190, then south on 281 in Lampasas.

Burnet Staging Time: 1130

Burnet Staging Location: Burnet Muni Kate Craddock Field, Burnet, TX tinyurl.com/BurnetTXAirport.

Burnet Briefing: 1200

Anticipated Wheels Down: 1230 We will honor PFC Nunn as he is taken from the flight, then escort him and his family to Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet, after which riders will be released.

WX: Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Notes:

1. Please hydrate tonight, bring water for yourself and a buddy, bring snacks and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

2. Arrive at stagings ON TIME and topped off. There will be NO scheduled refueling until after we bring PFC Nunn to the Funeral Home.

3. Upon arrival at the Burnet Staging Location all Riders will come under the operational control of the Burnet Ride Captain.

4. All riders are welcome to participate in this mission regardless their affiliation, with the understanding that direction will come from the PGR Ride Captains.

Copperas Cove Ride Captain: Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com

Copperas Cove Asst Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com

Burnet Ride Captain: John "TC" Wiley; 325.388.4698 (H) 325.423.2220 (C); JohnBoy@281.com

Burnet Asst Ride Captains:
Ron “PACMan” Decker & Mary “Marebear” Gregory

FUNERAL & INTERMENT

Date: Wednesday, 8 Jun 11

Copperas Cove Staging Time: 0715

Copperas Cove Staging Location: Exxon at 190 & 116, 238 W US-190, Copperas Cove TX tinyurl.com/yeomlb3.

Copperas Cove Briefing: 0720

Copperas Cove KSU: 0725 – We will travel west on Hwy 190, then south on 281 in Lampasas.

Burnet Staging Time: 0845

Burnet Staging Location:
The street is located off the west side of 281, just north of the Burnet Airport and across the street from the Galloway-Hammond Recreation Center (Burnet City Pool). There is a traffic light at the T-intersection, turn west between the Gas Station and the Chicken Place. The church is located on the left behind the gas station.

Here is the url for the T-Intersection: tinyurl.com/Galloway-Hammond. The church is that gob of dirt you see on the map behind the gas station!

Burnet Briefing: 0920

Flagline Establishment: 0930 +/-

Once the Funeral Service begins, we will break down the flagline and standby to escort PFC Nunn to his final resting place in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas, TX tinyurl.com/OakHillCemeLampasas.

WX: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph.

Notes:

1. Please hydrate Tuesday night, bring water for yourself and a buddy, bring snacks and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

2. Arrive at stagings ON TIME and topped off. Bring a kickstand pad for possible use at the cemetery.

3. Upon arrival at the Burnet Staging Location all Riders will come under the operational control of the Burnet Ride Captain.

4. All riders are welcome to participate in this mission regardless their affiliation, with the understanding that direction will come from the PGR Ride Captains.

Copperas Cove Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com

Burnet Ride Captain: John "TC" Wiley; 325.388.4698 (H) 325.423.2220 (C); JohnBoy@281.com

Burnet Asst Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com

[markwells]

Austin Staging for Airport Recovery

Date: Tuesday, 07 June 2011.

Location: Exxon station at NE corner of Hwy 29 and Hwy 183. Map link: tinyurl.com/ExxonHwy129-83

Time:
10:30 -10:50 am staging
10:50 am briefing
11:00 am KSU for Burnet Airfield.

Notes: Fuel and food available at the staging. Please hydrate that morning and be well fed. Upon arrival at the Burnet Airfiled we will fall under the direction of the Centex ride captain. Also, the funeral will be on Wednesday. Please stand by for Austin staging information for that portion.

Ride Captain: Keith Longacre, keithlongacre@att.net, 512-751-8955

Please make plans to honor the service and ultimate sacrifice of PFC Nunn and support his family and friends in their time of grief.

[keithlongacre]

14 riders showed up at Austin stagging today. And @ the Burnet stagging there was 44 bikes several cages & a ton of civilians. Those of U who experienced a small town reception for a fallen hero for the first time, I'm sure had a most moving ride.
Thank you all for taking the time to show the family & town folks what honering & respect is all about.
Hope to see many of you there Wed as we will again stage at 183 & 29. (0800)
We will head for the Austin mission as soon as the grave side part is completed.

[markwells]

Keith,
Thanks for a well executed mission. Bless the folks in the small towns, for they are the pillars of America. My eyes were watering before we made the turn onto 281, and the curbs were lined the entire way.
Always proud to stand with you.
tldivine

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Austin Staging for PFC Nunn Funeral and Interment

Date: Wednesday, 08 June 2011.

Location: Same as for the Airport Recovery portion, Exxon station at NE corner of Hwy 29 and Hwy 183. Map link: tinyurl.com/ExxonHwy183-29

Time:
7:45 – 8:05 am staging
8:05 am briefing
8:15 am KSU for Burnet staging point

Notes: Fuel and food available at the staging. Upon arrival at the Burnet Staging location we will fall under the direction of the Centex ride captain. At the conclusion of the Nunn services we will head back to Austin to participate in the church and/or cemetery portion of the MSG Best mission in Austin.

Ride Captain: Keith Longacre, keithlongacre@att.net, 512-751-8955

[texas coyote]

Thanks Keith and to all who came to Burnet today for the Airport Recovery portion of this mission. I know there were probably even more that wanted to come but could not and were there with us in Spirit. I hope all made it home safely and I know I will see a lot of you again tomorrow. Thanks for doing what you do.
TC

[keithlongacre]

A big THANK U to the 6 that went to Burnet from Austin PGR. At the church, there was about 40 bikes plus several cages. My brother from Burnet, rode his first KIA funeral procession & like all of us, was moved so much when he saw all the people along the road.
As it turned out, I was able to get to Pflugerville for the grave side part of the Austin mission.
Thanks again everyone. UR super.

[texas coyote]

Both Portions of this Mission are now complete. At the Airport Recovery yesterday (June 7th) the count was 44 Bikes and Trikes with many of those being "Double Up". Semper Gumby was a key player since the plane was about 5 minutes early and the last of the Flag Line was just getting in place as Kallita touched down. The City of Burnet was out in full force. Hwy 281 was completely shut down for the procession from the Airport to the Funeral Home with citizens lining both sides of the route from start to finish.
At the Funeral today we had 38 Bikes and Trikes and a couple of cages. Many of Anthony's friends and citizens from around the community were there today and many were visibly emotional over his death. This young Soldier was only 19 years old, but he had obviously matured well beyond that. Here is a partial quote from his Funeral Program pamphlet. " He never met anyone who didn't need a hug from him, and there was nothing better than an Anthony hug. He not only loved his Country, he loved Texas with a passion. He was a remarkable soldier, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He will be missed by many."

I want to Thank everyone who attended one or both parts of this mission and those there in spirit. I also want to Thank everyone who helped me accomplish both parts of this mission. You may not feel like what you did was all that important, but it was to me and it helped make it all turn out well.
And Thanks again for doing what you do,
TC

[texas coyote]

I received this Email earlier today and wanted to share it with the Members. We do make a difference.
TC

I just joined after what yall did for us (family and friends of Pvt. Anthony Nunnn – burnet) because i was so impressed with yall. i have emailed teresa galloway and she gave me the email to centex and austin. i have no idea how this works yet but wanted to thank you as i saw you as administrator for anthony's services. I live on the colorado river arm of lbj near kingsland on the burnet side and saw you listed as llano. could i call you sometime and ask some questions and if so when will it be convienent. My # is 512 756-4311 but i will be out of town till this evening. i would call you so you won't waste money on long distance. i will check my email when i get home today and for next several days. I hope this isn't improper but as i said i don't know the routine yet and would appreciate any guidance. thank you —- clyde c. turner

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