HONOR MISSION
Maj William Thomas McAuley, II, 77, US Marine Corps, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, OF Round Rock, TX
The family of Major William McAuley has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Inurnment of their Loved One.
William served several tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal while serving as the Electrical Maintenance Officer in the First Radio Battalion. Following enlistment in the Corps, he was rapidly promoted to Chief Warrant Officer and was later given a field commission as a Second Lieutenant. Among many other awards, he received the Vietnam Service Medal (4 Stars), Navy Commendation Medal with V Device. "Tom" proved to be a Marine until his last breath, living for four years after his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. William's full Obituary may be found here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=William-McAuley&lc=4993&pid=179488357&mid=6871936&locale=en_US
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 16
Staging Time: 1330
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: 1345
Flagline Establishment: 1355 +/- At the direction of the Ride Captain.
WX: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
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.
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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