HONOR MISSION
LtCmdr Robert Edsel Ford, 97, US Navy, Retired, WWII Veteran, OF Houston, TX
The family of Lieutenant Commander Robert Ford has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Services of their Loved One. He proudly served in the US Navy and retired as a Lieutenant Commander in Houston. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association. He also served the Lord through the Christ Episcopal Church in Temple. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.harpertalasek.com/services.asp?locid=33&page=odetail&id=69271
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Notes:
1. We will ride approximately 10 miles to Little River-Academy/Wilson Valley Cemetery, Little River-Academy, TX (http://tinyurl.com/LRiver-WilsonValleyCeme) where we will establish a flagline for the Committal Service.
2. Be at staging ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.
3. 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 WWII 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!!!!!!!"
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (VIKING)
USN 1971 - 1975
USAF 1979 - 2011(Retired)
Vol. Firefighter 1974 - 1991
Security Officer 1999 - 2006
VFW Life member of VFW
VFW Member-at-Large, Texas
Member of VFW Post 12124 2018 - 2018
Past Post Commander, VFW Post 79 (2011 - 2012)
Past President & member of VFW Riders, Meridian, MS (2009 - 2013)
Member of PGR 2006
Member of PGR of CenTex 2008
Member of PGR of MS 2009
Member of NTX PGR 2015
Life member of Harley Owners Group (HOG)
Life member of Meridian HOG Chapter, England
NRA & GOA Member
