HONOR MISSION
Bobby Gene Hicks, 89, US Navy, World War II Veteran, OF Midland, TX
The family of Veteran Bobby Hicks has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Bob enlisted in the United States Navy in March 1945. He served in the Pacific Rim at the end of World War II. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.brownowensbrumley.com/bobby-gene-hicks/
Flagline Establishment: 1355 +/- Once the Funeral Service ends and the Next-of-Kin departs; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly.
WX: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.
2. As it may be rainy, feel free to cage this mission.
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