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Patriot Guard Riders Centex Region | Ride Information | Completed CenTex Missions
Author SGM Earl Yates, Army, Ret, WWII & Vietnam, Bronze Star, Harker Heights, TX - Fri, 19 Aug 16
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Posted on 08/16/2016 12:37
HONOR MISSION
SGM Earl John Yates, Jr, 86, US Army, Retired, WWII & Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient, Harker Heights, TX


The family of Sergeant Major Earl Yates has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Cemetery Services of their Loved One.

Sergeant Major Yates proudly served in the United States Army for 26 years. Earl retired in 1984 from the Transportation Corps. He served in during the Berlin Airlift at the end of the World War II and in the Vietnam War. Among numerous other awards, he received a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. You may find his full obituary here: https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/14452/id/3837717

Date: Fri, 19 Aug 16

FUNERAL SERVICE


Staging Time: 0935

Staging Location: Heritage Funeral Home, 425 East Central TX Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (http://tinyurl.com/ykskupz)

Briefing: 0945

Flagline Establishment: 0955 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery for a 1200 Gate Time.

Note: Be at staging TOPPED OFF.

Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler:
Larry “PapaDragon” Femrite; 254.317.5545; blewdragon6@yahoo.com
Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com

CEMETERY SERVICE


Staging Time: 1105

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.

Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com

WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 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 Retired US Army, WWII & Vietnam Veteran, and Bronze Star Recipient for his service to our Great Nation.


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