Chief Warrant Officer 2, Donald Wann USA/USN/MIA, flew his last Mission today. Our brothers and sisters in Texas rendered him the honor and respect earned long ago and saw to his proper departure from their fair state to ours.
Our many thanks go out to the members of the North Texas Patriot Guard.
As CW2 Wann’s plane cut through the overcast Tulsa sky, 100+ motorcycles sat quietly on the pavement below. Their Rider’s too, stood in silence, heels together, backs straight and countenance unwavering. Then, the word came down the line that CW2 Wann was home.
 
After 39 years he was again back on Oklahoma soil.
The ambulance and family vehicles were ushered in the security gate, along with a number of American Airlines volunteers (including AVMC members employed by AA) who had clearance to go out on the tarmac and form a flagline at the plane.
At first sight of the airport security escort vehicle, two lines of red, white and blue, a forest of Old Glory, snapped to attention. Chief Wann was on his way home.
The hearse pulled to a stop at the head of the line. The flagline was dismissed and flags were quickly gathered and stored. Within moments, the escort, lead by a small squadron of H-D mounted, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers, rolled towards Muskogee.
Organizations in attendance were; American Veterans M/C, Rolling Thunder, CMA, Combat Vets, Guard Dogs, American Legion Riders, Women In The Wind, Twisted Sisters and the Patriot Guard Riders.
It was a great honor to be a part of today’s Mission and the PGR would like to thank Rolling Thunder and the AVMC for requesting our assistance.
Most of all, on behalf of all in attendance today, “Welcome Home! CW2 Donald Wann!”
 
American Airlines pilot Paul Kidzus may have said it best Wednesday when he announced to his 120 passengers: "We are in the presence of a true American hero."
 
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