The North Texas Patriot Guard Riders arrived at Greenwood Funeral Home in Arlington to honor the life and service of SMSgt Junior Whitaker, USAF (Ret).  After the briefing, the riders took their places on the flag line and stood tall & silent for the arrival of family and friends.  Prior to the start of the service, the certificate was presented to the family.  Once the service began the flags were pulled, furled, and stowed on the support vehicle.  A Rider Safety briefing was held and some riders went ahead to prepare the flag line at the cemetery.  The procession riders rendered honors as SMSgt Whitaker was placed in the coach and immediately mounted up for the procession.  The procession went smooth and all riders stood tall and silent at the graveside military honors and service.  At the conclusion a closing briefing was held and all rider thanked for their support and dismissed.

Thanks to John and Bobbi Lewis, who canceled their plans to support this short-notice mission.  Thanks to Jon Meleshenko for rushing to provide the certificate and Erna Carlile for photo support.  Thanks to Rick Crabb for volunteering as #2 on short notice.  Thanks most of all to our outstanding riders for showing up in force and making this short –notice mission look routine.  Outstanding support and turnout by our riders!
