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On May 21, 2009, the Missing In America Funeral Escort Team and other riders will leave Sacramento California on a mission to escort the remains of Johnnie Franklin Callahan, James William Dunn and Isaiah Mays to their final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. The services will take place at Arlington on May 29, 2009 at 1100 hours, 1300 hours, and 1500 hours.
Johnnie Franklin Callahan A national hero had a dream. His dream was to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors, including a 21-gun salute. Johnnie died on June 22, 1995. His family has kept his ashes with the hope his dream would be fulfilled.
Johnnie served in the Navy during World War II. While at sea, he served on the USS Aulick 569 as a Boatswain’s Mate First Class. When a Japanese bomber dropped a live bomb onto the deck of Johnnie’s ship, he picked it up and threw it out into the ocean, saving countless lives. He was awarded the Silver Star medal for his selfless and heroic act, at Mare Island Naval Yard by Cmdr. John D. Andrew. The Silver Star is our nation’s third highest award exclusively for combat valor.
Bank Information To support a rider or to make a donation:
HONORS AT ARLINGTON FUND Washington Mutual Bank, FA Redding Mall Financial Center #732 974 Dana Drive Redding, CA 96003
Route Information The escort will leave from Sacramento, California on May 21, 2009. From Sacramento, the trip will travel to: Arco Arena to Elko, NV Night 1 Elko, NV to Green River, UT Night 2 Green River, UT to Limon, CO Night 3 Limon, CO to Topeka, KS Night 4 Topeka, KS to Haubstadt, IN Night 5 Haubstadt, IN to Beckley, WV Night 6 Beckley, WV to Washington, DC Night 7 The Funeral Services will be at Arlington on May 29, 2009, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm For a more detailed route click HERE
Arlington Confirmation: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY CONFIRMATION SHEET INT/TLM DATE: 08/04/2008 DECEASED NAME: JOHNNIE FRANKLIN CALLAHAN DATE AND TIME: FRIDAY, MAY 29,2009 @ 1:OOPM TYPE OF SERVICE: CREMATE (GROUND) HONORS: STANDARD NAVY HONORS (BODY BEARERS (6)-FIRING PARTY-BUGLER)ORIGIN: OLD POST CHAPEL (Ask Guards at the gate to give directions to the chapel)RELIGION: MILITARY PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN ADDITIONALCOMMENTS: FAMILY TO BRING ALL CREMATED REMAINS (NO PARTIAL), BURIAL FLAG (5'x 9'), & A COPY OF THE CREMATION OR DEATH CERTIFICATE PLEASE ARRIVE AT YOUR ORIGIN 1/2 HOUR AHEAD OF TIME WITH YOUR OWN CARS. YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN CARS NOT ONLY FROM POINT OF ORIGIN BUT THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE SERVICE. RETURN ENCLOSED COPY VIA FAX 703-607-8583 OR US MAIL WWW.ARLINGTONCEMETERY.ORG
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY INT/ LIONEL HARRELL DATE: 27 JAN 2009 DECEASED: JAMES WILIAM DUNN, SP6 USA DATE AND TIME: FRI 29 MAY 2009 @ 1100 HRS TYPE OF SERVICE: CASKET TEAM FIRING PARTY BUGLER ORIGIN: ADMIN BLDG / GRAVE RELIGION : NO RELIGIOUS SVC / NO CHAPLAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : NEED ALL REMAINS / W FLAG PLEASE ARRIVE AT YOUR ORIGIN 1/2 HOUR AHEAD OF TIME WITH YOUR OWN CARS. YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN CARS NOT ONLY FROM POINT OF ORIGIN BUT THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE SERVICE. & RETURN ENCLOSED COPY VIA FAX 703-607-8583 OR US MAIL
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