HONOR MISSION
SSG Albert "Dennis" Shelton, 71, US Army, Medically Retired, Vietnam Veteran, OF Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant "Dennis" Shelton has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Inurnment of their Loved One.
Dennis served for almost 19 years before medically retiring in 1984 as a Staff Sergeant. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #3393 in Kempner. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.scottsfhcc.com/notices/Dennis-Shelton
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 16
Staging Time: 1230
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: 1240
Flagline Establishment: 1255 +/- At the direction of the Ride Captain.
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 15 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: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com
Please join us in honoring this US Army Medically Retired Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this VIETNAM WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. Rest in peace forever free.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
"Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!"
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