Triangle-SSG Ferris-Morrisville
May 11, 2024 16:22:26 GMT -5
Post by Charles Bullock on May 11, 2024 16:22:26 GMT -5
Honor Mission
SSG Robert L Ferris Jr., KIA
US Army - AIR FORCE WWII
Morrisville, North Carolina
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May 16, 2024
About the Mission:
Patriots we have been honored to stand in honor and escort a hero, a member of the greatest generation. Staff Sergeant Robert L. Ferris, Jr., served with the 401st Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group, in the European Theater during World War II. Historians at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) report that on December 20, 1942, Staff Sergeant Ferris was killed along with seven of his crewmates when his B-17 Flying Fortress, nicknamed Danellen, was lost near Bernières-sur-Seine, France, after encountering resistance from enemy fighter aircraft. The B-17 was last seen losing altitude in a spin with damage to one wing and possibly two engines. One of the crew survived the incident and was taken prisoner by German forces. This crewmember reported that he had parachuted to safety before the B-17 crashed near Bernières-sur-Seine. A local Frenchwoman wrote to the International Committee of the Red Cross on 23 January 1943, to report that she witnessed the crash near the village of Tosny and that only this one crewmember had survived.
As SSG Robert L Ferris Jr stood for and gave his life in the defense of our country it will be Our honor to stand and escort him to his final duty station.
Primary Staging Details:
May 16, 2024 -- 10:00 AM
Sheetz
1600 Aviation Pkwy
Morrisville, North Carolina 27560
Ride Captain:
POC; Charles Bullock
919-217-7877
RCIC: George Hayen
252-945-0924
RCIC: Tina Firestone
919-920-9165
RCIC: Eddie Richard
910-891-8630
Instructions:
Stage: 10:00 Am Sheetz 1600 Aviation Pkwy Morrisville NC 27560 (Preliminary Navigation Lane behind Sheetz)
Briefing: 11:30 AM and await the arrival of Funeral Hearse
KSU: For escort to Cotton Funeral Home 2201 Neuse Blvd New Bern NC (140 miles)
LEO will lead escort
Escort route: I 540 to Knightdale, I -87 to Zebulon, Hwy 264 to Wilson, to I-795 to Goldsboro, Hwy 70 to New Bern NC
Note: Make sure your tanks are top off, your flags can withstand highway speeds and all riders must attend briefing.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags Request.
Water will be provided
.
Submitted by: Charles Bullock
North Carolina State Captain
Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! See less
Morrisville, North Carolina
SSG Robert L Ferris Jr., KIA
US Army - AIR FORCE WWII
Morrisville, North Carolina
-
May 16, 2024
About the Mission:
Patriots we have been honored to stand in honor and escort a hero, a member of the greatest generation. Staff Sergeant Robert L. Ferris, Jr., served with the 401st Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group, in the European Theater during World War II. Historians at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) report that on December 20, 1942, Staff Sergeant Ferris was killed along with seven of his crewmates when his B-17 Flying Fortress, nicknamed Danellen, was lost near Bernières-sur-Seine, France, after encountering resistance from enemy fighter aircraft. The B-17 was last seen losing altitude in a spin with damage to one wing and possibly two engines. One of the crew survived the incident and was taken prisoner by German forces. This crewmember reported that he had parachuted to safety before the B-17 crashed near Bernières-sur-Seine. A local Frenchwoman wrote to the International Committee of the Red Cross on 23 January 1943, to report that she witnessed the crash near the village of Tosny and that only this one crewmember had survived.
As SSG Robert L Ferris Jr stood for and gave his life in the defense of our country it will be Our honor to stand and escort him to his final duty station.
Primary Staging Details:
May 16, 2024 -- 10:00 AM
Sheetz
1600 Aviation Pkwy
Morrisville, North Carolina 27560
Ride Captain:
POC; Charles Bullock
919-217-7877
RCIC: George Hayen
252-945-0924
RCIC: Tina Firestone
919-920-9165
RCIC: Eddie Richard
910-891-8630
Instructions:
Stage: 10:00 Am Sheetz 1600 Aviation Pkwy Morrisville NC 27560 (Preliminary Navigation Lane behind Sheetz)
Briefing: 11:30 AM and await the arrival of Funeral Hearse
KSU: For escort to Cotton Funeral Home 2201 Neuse Blvd New Bern NC (140 miles)
LEO will lead escort
Escort route: I 540 to Knightdale, I -87 to Zebulon, Hwy 264 to Wilson, to I-795 to Goldsboro, Hwy 70 to New Bern NC
Note: Make sure your tanks are top off, your flags can withstand highway speeds and all riders must attend briefing.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags Request.
Water will be provided
.
Submitted by: Charles Bullock
North Carolina State Captain
Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! See less
Morrisville, North Carolina