HONOR MISSION
MSG Robert Lee Vincent, Jr, 70, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, OF Kempner, TX
The family of Master Sergeant Robert Vincent has requested the participation and presence of the Patriot Guard Riders during the Procession and at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Robert was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Army for 23 years. He was elected Lampasas County Commissioner, Precinct 1, in 1988, and served 28 years until his death. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.scottsfhcc.com/notices/Robert-VincentJr
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 from Copperas Cove.
WX: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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 Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation and his Community.
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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