Colonel John William Griffith, 80, USAF, Vietnam, Ret.

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Confirmed Austin Mission
Colonel (Ret) John William Griffith, 80
USAF, Vietnam Veteran

The family of COL John William Griffith has requested the participation of the PGR in his funeral services. He joined the Air Force in 1951 and retired in 1975. His many assignments included Tactical Instructor at Lackland AFB, Squadron Commander of a Combat Flying Squadron (Antique Airlines) in the Vietnam War, Pilot, Instructor Pilot, and Flight Examiner of Single and Multi-engine Conventional and Jet Aircraft. He was decorated with numerous medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star and Combat Readiness.

Date: Friday, May 11, 2012

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Bethany United Methodist Church
10010 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, Texas 78750
Map Link: tiny.cc/Beth

Directions: Traveling North on Hwy 183N (Research Blvd) take the Anderson Mill Rd. exit. Turn West (left) on Anderson Mill Road crossing under US 183. Continue for approx mile to Bethany United Methodist Church.

Timeline:

Staging: 8:50 – 9:20 am

Briefing: 9:20 am

Flag Line: 9:30 am

Weather: 90 % chance for rain. Afternoon High 75 degrees

Notes:
We will stage at the church. Arrive fed, fueled, and hydrated. Burial will be in Killeen at CTVC. There will not be a procession to Killeen. CenTex will handle graveside portion.

Ride Captain: Terry Ayers
MotoTerry@sbcglobal.net 512-925-6101 (C) 512-251-5366

CENTEX ADDENDUM TO AUSTIN CONFIRMED MISSION
COL John W Griffith, US Air Force, Retired, Vietnam Veteran

Date: Friday, 11 May 12

Staging Time: 1205

Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located on Hwy 195 just south of Killeen, TX.

Briefing: 1210 – Once cleared, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags and await the arrival of COL Williams and his family.

WX: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Note: Hydrate well the night before, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

Please join us in honoring this Air Force Retiree and Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.

Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn; 512.818.2531; marine9678@aol.com

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Thanks to Robert Stancil, Bob Binkley, and Glen Young for honoring Colonel Griffith at his funeral service in Austin. At the request of the family both motorcycles (Bob & Me) at the service rode escort behind the coach to Killeen. Thanks to the CenTex PGR for honoring him at the burial ceremony at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

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