CONFIRMED MISSION – Extremely Short Notice
SGT Clinton William D ickey, US Army, Veteran Note New staging time in Belton TX & Added Staging in Waco
The family of SGT Clinton William D ickey, 22, has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Funeral and Interment of their loved one on Friday, 19 Feb 10 at 1000 at St Louis Catholic Church in Waco, TX. The funeral will be followed by interment at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, just south of Killeen, TX.
Staging Location in Waco: Oak Crest Funeral Home Parking Lot, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710 http://tinyurl.com/yh25jyo
Time: 0830
Briefing: 0845
KSU: 0900
Cemetery Staging:
For those members who are able to participate only in the cemetery portion, staging will be at the cul-de-sac between the Memorial Shelter and the Walk of Heroes at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, just south of Killeen, TX. Once we are cleared, we will proceed to the shelter to set up and await the arrival of SGT D ickey.
Time: 1200
Briefing: 1210
Weather: 62F, precipitation 10%, wind S at 13mph, cloudy
Please arrived hydrated, bring water for yourself and a buddy, and dress for chilly, changing conditions.
Please let us join together to pay tribute to this US Army Veteran.
Ride Captain: Ron “PACMan” Decker, 254-526-8265, 254-383-6281, krdecker@embarqmail.com Asst Ride Captain: Gerry "Tripod" Lowrey, 512-863-3193, 512-508-0666, g.lowrey@verizon.net Cemetery Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn, 512-818-2531, marine9678@aol.com
Edited by RocketMan on 02/18/2010 22:18
Thank you EVERYONE for coming out to honour Clinton. I was told that we had many members attend despite the early time and all the visits from Gumby. Ron, thank you for your dedication to ensure the Waco portion of this mission came off well, despite Gumby wreaking havoc on your computers and keeping you up several nights after reconning all day. David, as always - perfection!
From: Bryan Benson
To: krdecker@embarqmail.com
Cc: Billy Lambert - Home
Sent: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:30:51 -0500 (EST)
Subject: SGT. Clint D ickey
Mr. Decker,
I just wanted to say once again how much we appreciated the PGR attending our brothers services at last minutes notice.
The PGR escort meant a lot to the family as well as the soldiers of the 345th PsyOp Co (ABN). Your mission and dedication to our fallen exemplifies incredible integrity and honor.
We sincerely thank you for escorting SGT. D ickey to his final resting place.
From: Tasler, Wayne A. COL
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 12:23 PM
To: MGregory2@hot.rr.com
Cc: marine9678 ; Barger, Michael G. LTC ; Lambert, Billy 1SG
Subject: Thank you
Dear Mary and the Central Texas Patriot Guard Riders,
On behalf of all the Soldiers in my command and those specifically from SGT Clinton D ickey’s home unit, the 345th Psychological Operations Company, I would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to all of you. Your unfailing support to the Soldiers and the families of deceased Soldiers is remarkable and most honorable.
Thank you for your recent support in the funeral and burial of Sergeant D ickey. Your personal time, resources, and patriotism are a testament to the great Americans and veterans you are.
Sincerely,
COL WAYNE A. TASLER
Commander
7th Psychological Operations Group
Moffett Field, California
