HONOR MISSION
Sgt Ellis Ratliff, 89, Army Air Force, UNACCOMPANIED Veteran, OF Waco, TX
The staffs of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery and Lake Shore Funeral Home in Waco have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of this Unaccompanied Veteran.
Sergeant Ratliff served in the Army Air Force from January 1946 to July 1947. No other information is known about this Veteran and no obituary is available.
Date: Mon, 23 Jan 17
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, 11463 SH 195, Killeen, Texas 76542 (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 Veteran.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest 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 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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