CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
1SG Richard "Dick" Logan Heiges
US Army, Vietnam Veteran, Kempner, TX
The family of First Sergeant Richard Heiges has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
After a decorated 22-year military career, including two tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, Heiges retired as a First Sergeant on Fort Hood in 1979. In 1983, he was hired at Fort Hood Civil Service into the Directorate of Engineering and Housing (DEH), later known as the Department of Public Works (DPW), where he eventually worked his way up to the Chief of the Maintenance Division for the entire post. He retired from Civil Service in 2013. Dick's full obituary may be found here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Richard-Heiges&lc=1796&pid=169962801&mid=5877336
Flagline Establishment: 1125 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located off TX 195 just south of Killeen, TX (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Briefing: 1315 – Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags and await arrival of the procession.
Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Note: Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army
Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
