HONOR MISSION
SGM Eddie Williams, 74, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit & Purple Heart Recipient, OF Academy, TX
The family of Sergeant Major Eddie Williams has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Inurnment of their Loved One.
Eddie served our nation in the US Army and after 27 years retired with the rank of Command Sergeant Major. He served over two years in combat in Vietnam and received a Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, and a Purple Heart. Over the past 20 years, Eddie was a member of, and frequently served as the Commander, VFW Post 4008 in Belton, where he made a tremendous difference. He was also the Chaplain of the Temple Elks Lodge #138. Eddie's full obituary may be found here: http://www.dossmanfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1765941
Date: Mon, 4 Apr 16
Staging Time: 0930
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: 0940
Flagline Establishment: 0955 +/- At the direction of the Ride Captain.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Ride Captain/Flag Wrangler: Thomas "Sleepy" Weideman, RCiT; 254.258.4901; TWeideman@hot.rr.com
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit & Purple Heart Recipient for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
