2 CONFIRMED MISSIONS
SSG Eusebio Martinez, US Army, Retired, Vietnam
Truehart Brown, US Army, Retired, Vietnam
The family of SSG Eusebio Martinez, 70, has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Funeral and Interment of their loved one on Friday, 5 Mar 10 at 0930 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Killeen, TX. The funeral will be followed by a procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery for interment. Mr. Martinez retired from the United States Army on 31 Oct 1980 after more than 20 years of service. He received the Good Conduct Medal Clasp, Bronze 5 Loops, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Sharpshooter (Rifle), Marksman (Pistol) and Expert (Rifle).
The family of Mr Truehart Brown, 68, has requested the participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Interment of their loved one on Friday, 5 Mar 10, 1500 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX. Mr. Brown served for over 22 years in the US Army, including in Vietnam 1966 - 1968. He served as a drill sergeant at Ft Sill, 1970 - 1975, and retired from the Army in 1982.
Date: Friday, 5 Mar 10
Staging Location for SSG Martinez: Parking lot on the NE corner of the intersection of E Rancier Ave and N 38th St, Killeen, TX.
Time: 0800
Briefing: 0815
KSU: 0830
Notes:
1 - There will be a short ride to the church and where we will establish a flagline. We have been asked to escort SSG Martinez to CTSVC.
2 – Please see http://auspgr.org/for Mr Brown’s mission details in Austin.
Cemetery Staging for SSG Martinez:
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. Once we are cleared, we will proceed to the shelter to set up and await the arrival of SSG Martinez. Time: 1000 Briefing: 1010
Cemetery Staging for Mr Brown:
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. Once we are cleared, we will proceed to the shelter to set up and await the arrival of Mr Brown. Time: 1400 Briefing: 1410
Weather: 65F, precipitation 0%, wind SSE at 8mph, sunny
Please arrived hydrated, bring water for yourself and one for a buddy, and be prepared for changing conditions.
Let us join together to honor these US Army Retirees for their selfless service to our great America.
