HONOR MISSION
SPC Edward "BigEd" Schieber, 54, US Army, Veteran, Killeen, TX
The family of Specialist Edward "BigEd" Schieber has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Inurnment of their Loved One.
Ed arrived at Ft Hood in 1983 where he served honorably as a Specialist in the 21st Evacuation Hospital until February of 1987. He served as quartermaster, chemical equipment repairman, power generator operator, automotive vehicle mechanic and wheeled vehicle trainer. There wasn't a mission he wouldn't volunteer to perform. Upon discharge from the Army, Ed worked various jobs and positions until finding his true passion in Big Ed's Handyman Service. Ed volunteered in PTA, K-Cops, Crime Stoppers Board, and BBQs & cook-offs for multiple charity events. He sponsored Centex Roller Derby and Bowling Teams for Killeen High School. "Big Ed's" Texas and Minnesota families have always been of the utmost importance to him. His most loved hobbies include riding motorcycles, camping, bowling, renaissance festivals, backyard BBQs, music, and dancing with his soul mate and best friend, Trudy Schieber. His full obituary may be found here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Edward-Schieber+%22Big+Ed%22&lc=1795&pid=180115751&mid=6944375
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 16
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 0905
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood St, KILLEEN, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 0915
Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
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: 1145
Flagline Establishment: 1155 +/- At the direction of the Ride Captain.
Ride Captain/Flag Wrangler: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this US Army Warrior for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
