The riders met very early in the morning at an American Airlines hangar to wait for the PFC Coker's arrival.  After the briefing the DFW DPS moved us to a place on the access road to for eaiser merging with the honor guard vehicle and coach.

Just as the coach arrived, one of the family SUV's with the men found out that the battery was dead.  After a few harried moments, the DPS trooper brought jumper cables and we got them started.  The procession out of the airport was led by the DFW DPS.  Once out of the gate the Trooper took over the lead as we headed out Hwy 121 north for the 65 mile drive to Trenton.

The ride to Trenton was uneventful with one Trooper in the lead and one trailing the procesion.  Once Hwy 121 turned into 2 lane road we could see people on the sides of the road with their hands over their hearts and cars pulled to the side of the road.  As we travel the ride captain was notifying the East Texas PGR of our progress.

As we pulled into the Exon station in Trenton to meet up with the East Texas PGR where they would take over, we were met by approximately 60 motorcycles and many observers.  It was quite a sight.

After a rather quick pit stop, the procession prepared for the run to Paris, TX.  When we departed, the East Texas riders took the lead followed by the coach, the family, and then the 14 North Texas PGR and one PGR truck.  The North Texas riders who were not going on to Paris stood and rendered honors to PFC Coker.

Once we entered Paris the local police had streets blocked.  When we arrived the procession then dismounted and prepared for moving PFC Coker into the funeral home.  As the family pall bearers moved the soldier all rendered honors.

After meeting and talking with some of the other riders we left for home.  Some of the North Texas riders met for lunch before heading home.