HONOR MISSION - CTSVC Columbarium
AG3 William Gary Woodham, 73, US Navy, Vietnam Veteran, Killeen, TX
The family of Aerographer's Mate Third Class William Woodham has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Inurnment of their Loved One.
Gary served 10 years in the US Navy as an Aerographer's Mate (Meteorologist) on the USS Kearsarge, playing an important support role in the recovery of Project Mercury astronauts Allen Cooper and Wally Schirra. An educator for over 35 years, Gary was an excellent teacher who wanted children to learn and become an important addition to their communities. He was in "Who's Who Among American Teachers" several times. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3088733&fh_id=14453
Date: Monday, 11 May 15
Staging Time: 1415
Staging Location: The side of the road directly across from the Columbarium at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located off TX 195 just south of Killeen, TX (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Briefing: 1440 +/-
Flagline Establishment: 1455 +/- At the direction of the Ride Captain.
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
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 US Navy Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
