HONOR MISSION
SSgt Walter James Harden, 67, US Air Force, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, OF Austin, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Walter Harden has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Cemetery Service of their Loved One.
During his twenty-year military career, Walter fought in the Vietnam War. A few of his stateside and overseas assignments included Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, Mildenhall Air Force Base in Suffolk, England, F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. Walter's full obituary may be found here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Walter-Harden&lc=4993&pid=180876032&mid=7032103
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 16
Staging Time: 1305
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 family.
WX: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 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.
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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