Our Riders met in the North Parking lot at American Airlines Cargo building, where DFW Airport Transportation Department had a bus waiting to transport the Riders to Terminal A.

Once all riders cleared through Security, we met at Gate A33 with the Members of the American Airlines, Veterans, Military, Employee Resource Group. 

We then formed a double file Honor line in the gate area as the Father,  American Airlines Pilot David Vinnedge and the Marine Corp. Honor Escort Sgt,  Jonathan Avalosquinoez arrived into the gate area.

Mr. David Vinnedge approached the Patriot Guard Riders as he was introduced to them by State Deputy Captain Mike Lambert.  At that time, Mr. Vinnedge moved through the lines greeting and thanking our Riders for our Honor & Respect.

The announcement of our Mission was made by American Airlines Flight Service Manager Tonya Pinkos of the DFW VMERG to all within the gate area. It then became very quiet as the whole group then proceeded down the Loading bridge to present Honor & Respect Planeside.

We formed double lines along either side of the Cargo Loader  at the front cargo door of the MD80 Aircraft.

 Assistant Deputy State Captain Floyd Kammerer called the ranks to attention. As Lcpl. Phillip Vinnedge was loaded on to the Aircraft. PGR Riders, VMERG, TSA, DFW Airport Employees, AA Management & employees all rendered Honor & Respect as he was loaded. It was a very emotional experience for all involved. 
 
We would like to Thank all of the Riders that attended on such short notice along with, Deputy State Captain Mike Lambert, Assistant Deputy State Captain Floyd Kammerer , Ride captain John "Ghostrider" Blase. it was an Honor to be in the comapany of all.

Thanks to  DFW Airport for their support, American Airlines DFW VMERG & TSA for allowing The North Texas Patriot Guard Riders to participate in Planeside Honors at DFW International Airport.
 