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William Carl Best

Honor Mission
William Carl Best, Veteran
US Air Force
Greenville, North Carolina – April 19 & 20, 2026 – MULTI-CITY
About the Mission:

The Patriot Guard Riders will stand for one who stood for us. SRA (E4) William Carl Best, served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He served as a 98150/Dental Specialist. SRA Best’s accolades include: the Air Force Good Conduct Medal; the Air and Space Longevity Service Award (AFLSR); the National Defense Service Medal; the Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (formerly AFOUA); and the Air Force Regulation 900-48 Badge. After his military career, he answered a higher calling and became a preacher

Primary Staging Details:
April 19, 2026 — 12:00 PM
Philippi Church of Christ
3760 Philippi Drive
Greenville, North Carolina 27834

Ride Captain:

Levi Clemons
252-258-1009

Instructions:

Briefing: 12:15 PM. following the briefing, establish a flag line for the arrival of family and friends for the viewing and Celebration of Life Service. After the commencement of the Celebration of Life Service, secure, debrief and quietly depart

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Stage 2 Details:
April 20, 2026 — 11:30 AM
Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
164 Longs Plant Farm Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534

Ride Captain:

Tina “Cupcake” Firestone
919-920-9165

Instructions:

Brief: 11:35 AM, following the briefing, establish a flag line for the rendering of Military Honors for the 12:00 PM service.
Following the service, secure, debrief and quietly depart

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted by: James Stone
North Carolina Assistant State Captain

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