HONOR MISSION
SFC Louis E Fields, 87, US Army, Retired, WWII/Korean War/Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, Temple, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Louis Fields has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Louis enlisted his services to the United States Army in May of 1946 at Camp Atterbury, IN. He completed his basic training at Fort Knox, KY and was promptly deployed to Germany to help with the restoration efforts of World War II. While in Germany he graduated from the NCO Academy in Sorhofen, Germany. The call of battle would reach out again to Louis as he was then deployed to the Korean War Theater and later, the Vietnam War. In his time of service, Louis completed three tours of duty in Germany, one in Korea, and one in Vietnam. Louis was severely injured in battle while in Pleiku, Vietnam and recovered at Camp Zama Hospital in Japan, as well as Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. After a long road to recovery Louis retired from the US Army in August 1967 with an abundance of medals and commendations including The Purple Heart, Victory Medal World War II, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Service Star, and very recently presented the prestigious award The Certificate of Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Korean Government for his services in the Korean War. After retiring from the Army, Louis attended Temple Jr. College in Temple where he completed his training in computer science, after which he lent his services to the US Government in Austin and then returned to Ft Hood with the Army Computer Services Command. Louis completed his civil service at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Center in Temple. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Belton Lodge #166 in 1961. He affiliated with Knob Creek Lodge #401 in 1965 and with King Solomon #1427 as a Charter Member in 1971. He was a dual member and Past Master of Zerne Lodge #615. He received his 50 year service award in 2011. He was a Past Patron and 50 year member of Vashti #32, Order of the Eastern Star and a former member of the Temple York Rite Bodies. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign War and held Presidency in the Lions Club of Temple. He was also a member of the Temple Garden Club, Ordained Elder at Grace Presbyterian Church, and a friend of Bill W. for 43 years. Louis' Full Obituary may be found here: http://www.scanioharperfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/scanio0/obit.cgi?user=75831955_LFields
Flagline Establishment: 1025 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and quietly depart the area.
Note: Be at staging ON TIME; NO PROCESSION.
Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler:
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@twc.com
Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com
INTERMENT
Staging Time: 1425 (Flags will be in place from previous funeral)
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: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, be briefed and await arrival of the family.
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
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 WWII/Korean War/Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient for his selfless service to our Great Nation and our Communities.
