HONOR MISSION
David Charles Attaway, Sr, 66, US Army Vietnam Veteran, Firefighter, Police Officer and Paramedic, OF Elm Mott, TX
The family of David Attaway has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
David joined the US Army in 1966, attending basic training in Fort Polk, LA and attended advanced engineer training at Fort Leonardwood, MO. He went on to jump school and Special Forces school at Fort Benning, GA. David served three tours in Viet Nam with the 5th Special Forces Group and the 18th Engineers. He was in Viet Nam during the Tet Offensive. He attended Officers’ Candidate School between tours in Viet Nam. After being honorably discharged from the Army in 1972, he became a fire fighter, a police officer and a paramedic before settling in to be a truck driver. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.lakeshorefuneralhome.com/david-charles-attaway-sr/
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 16
Killeen Staging Time: 0815
Killeen Staging Location: Valero Gas Station, 4402 East Rancier Avenue, Killeen, TX 76543 (http://tinyurl.com/ybybrb5)
Killeen Briefing: 0830
Killeen KSU: 0845 (Ride just under 1hr&10min/60+/- miles)
Flagline Establishment: 1025 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 South 12th, Intersection of 12th Street & Garden Drive, Waco, TX 76706 (http://tinyurl.com/RosemoundCemeWaco)
WX: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
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
Please join us in honoring this US Army Vietnam Veteran, Firefighter, Police Officer and Paramedic for his selfless service to our Great Nation and his Communities.
