HONOR MISSION - Multi-Day
SSG Miguel Angel ColonVazquez, 38, US Army, Active Duty, OIF, OEF & OND Veteran, OF Brooklyn, NY
The family of Staff Sergeant Miguel Angel ColonVazquez has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders during the Airport Recovery, at the Funeral Service, and in the procession to and Interment of their Loved One.
Staff Sergeant ColonVazquez proudly served in the United States Army until his death on 3 Jun, this year. His home of record is listed as Brooklyn, NY, though he was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. He entered active duty military service in July 2003 as a Motor Transport Operator. Miguel has been assigned to 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since May 2011. He deployed to Iraq in September 2005, Afghanistan in March 2008, Iraq in May 2011, and Afghanistan for a final time in July 2013. He deployed and served through Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn. Miguel’s awards and decorations include five Army Commendation Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal. Miguel was a loving, caring spouse and father. He was well respected and proud of his contributions to the US Army. He lived with Honor. He was fanatic about all outdoor sports, including basketball and football. His family was used to waking up to his loud music every Saturday morning. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ngo Thi Pham; cherished children, Avian Adam Colon, Ayanami Ly Pham, Jasana Lieng Cruz Pham, and Annalise Ava Xuan Colon; precious mother, Carmen Iris Vazquez; treasured brothers, Angel Luis ColonVazquez and Alex Michael ColonVazquez; and numerous other family and friends. His full obituary, as well as service schedule, may be found here: http://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/14453/id/3743182
Staging Location: Heritage Funeral Home, 425 East Central TX Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (http://tinyurl.com/ykskupz)
Briefing: 1310
KSU: 1330 +/- At the discretion of the Funeral Director and Law Enforcement.
Note: Be at staging TOPPED OFF.
Lead RC: Gary "Saber8T" Blackburn; 254.702.4309; gblackburn@hot.rr.com Asst RCs:
Larry “PapaDragon” Femrite; 254.317.5545;[mail]blewdragon6@yahoo.com [/mail]
Thomas "Sleepy" Weideman; 254.258.4901;[mail]TWeideman@hot.rr.com [/mail]
INTERMENT
Staging Time: 1230
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located off TX 195 just south of Killeen, TX (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Setup & Briefing: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, be briefed and await arrival of the procession.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
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, Active Duty, Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this IRAQ / AFGANISTAN 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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