HONOR MISSION
2LT Wayne Lou Dyer, 22, US Army, WWII MIA KIA
The family of Second Lieutenant Wayne Lou Dyer has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Procession and Committal Services of their Loved One.
World War II Veteran, US Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Wayne Dyer sacrificed his life for his country on May 28, 1944, at the age of only twenty two. Dyer was assigned to the 569th Bombardment Squadron, 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 13th Bombardment Wing, 3rd Air Division, 8th Air Force. While navigating a B-17G Flying Fortress bomber during a WWII huge bombing mission over Leipzig, Germany, his plane was shot down by enemy fighters roughly 28 miles northeast of Leipzig. Dyer was among four of 10 crew members who were unable to escape the plane before it crashed near Horst. Dyer was accounted for by the DPAA on Sept. 9, 2022, after his remains were identified using circumstantial and material evidence as well as dental, anthropological and mitochondrial DNA analysis. His name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission site in Hombourg, Belgium, along with others still missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. After seventy-eight years, he will finally be laid to rest. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.crottyfh.com/obituary/2LtWayne-Dyer
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 SH 195, Killeen, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Setup & Briefing: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, be briefed and await arrival of the procession.
WX: Please check the forecast before attending this mission.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
3. All non-motorcycles will report to the cemetery, and wait for the procession.
Please join us in honoring this US Army Warrior for his ULTIMATE SACRIFICE to our Great Nation.
WELCOME HOME
We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
