[2019] Granville Coggs, Retired US Air Corp, Tuskegee Airman (111-19) 21 JUN 19

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SHORT NOTICE
US ARMY AIR CORP RETIRED – DOCUMENTED ORIGINAL TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
The family of Mr. Granville Coggs, a US Army Air Corp (Retired) Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders at the graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one.

Dr. Granville C. Coggs, M.D. was born July 30, 1925 to Dr. Tandy Washington Coggs and Nannie Hinkle Coggs in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Dr. Coggs was the youngest of five children and grandson of slaves. He graduated from Dunbar High School in Little Rock in 1942. He passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on May 6, 2019 at the age of 93. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maud, daughters Anita Rowell (Joseph), Carolyn Coggs and granddaughters Aisha Rowell and Angela Rowell. From 1943 to 1946, Granville served in the U. S. Army Air Corps where he trained at Tuskegee Army Airfield Class 45G. He earned military badges of aerial gunner, aerial bombardier and multi-engine pilot, distinguishing him as a Documented Original Tuskegee Airman (DOTA). Fortunately, while training, Granville met Maud Currie, a co-ed at Tuskegee Institute, now Tuskegee University. After receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree, the two were married on August 20, 1946 and remained faithful to this union over the past 73 years. He retired from the U.S. Air Force Medical Reserve in 1985 as a Lieutenant Colonel. We salute this true American Hero as he enters the Lonely Eagle Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. He will truly be missed by his family, friends and his global community- -most of whom were blessed for many years by his personal phone calls to them on their birthdays.

If you would like to read more of LCOL Granville Coggs Obituary:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanan ... fhid=15386

There will be a Flyover as part of the Service.

WEATHER: Hi 100 / Lo 79, 7% Chance of Rain, 56% Humidity

REQUESTOR: Anita Rowell, Daughter

STAGING: 1030 Hours, Friday, June 21, 2019
Lowe’s Home Improvement
1470 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/ERgNaKivkcN2

BRIEFING: 1045 Hours

KSU: 1100 Hours (Semper Gumby)

INTERMENT: 1130 Hours – Shelter #3
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92

RC: Jim “Red” Hefner
aaahefner@aol.com

FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.

2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.

3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!

4. Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are in attendance.

5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.

***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.

If you choose to fly a flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.


Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Honor, Dignity, Respect
Cell: (562) 413-2223
bobtxpgr@gmail.com