CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
SFC Brian John Peckham, 38, US Army, Active Duty
Iraq & Afghanistan Veteran, Fort Hood, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Brian John Peckham has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Inurnment of their Loved One.
SFC Peckham entered the military in 95 as a Combat Engineer. He arrived at Fort Hood in Sep 11 and was assigned to HHC, 8th En Bn, 36th En Bde. He deployed to Afghanistan from Jan to Jul 02. He also deployed to Iraq from Mar 03 to Feb 04 and from Mar 07 to May 08. Peckham’s awards and decorations include two Bronze Star Medals, a Meritorious Service Medal, six Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, five Army Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, three Iraq Campaign Medals, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral Three, Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, Combat Action Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
Date: Saturday, 27 Oct 12
Staging Time: 1215
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 S Fort Hood St, Killeen, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 1220
Flagline Establishment: 1225 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Killeen City Cemetery.
WX: A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME and topped off.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please make plans to join us in honoring this US Army Warrior for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
Is there a follow on mission for folks who cant make the funeral home time? Out at the Cemetery, to establish the flags there? I know he is being cremated, so I am unsure of the protocol. We will be at the funeral home, this info is for a few cage drivers I know.
Thx in advance,
DJ
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RE: SFC Brian John Peckham, 38, US Army, Active Duty, Iraq & Afghanistan Veteran, Fort Hood, TX
James. If the mission is not to the CTSVC we normally have our Flag Wrangler (CJ for this 1) depart during the service at the Funeral Home to the Cemetery to Idenify the route in/place for burial/parking and best spot for the Flagline. So in short, no we do not post a seperate order. However your friends are more than welcome to meet CJ at the funeral home or the cemetary. For the later it would be App 1-1:30. Hope that helps ya Bro. Ride Safe, Be Real...
Joker ADSC/Ride Captain
Ron Smith, 1SG US Army Retired
Killeen, Texas
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Edited by Joker on 10/23/2012 13:15
