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Patriot Guard Riders Centex Region | Ride Information | Completed CenTex Missions
Author 1SG William Whittaker, Army, Ret, Vietnam Vet - Fri, 28 Apr 17
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Posted on 04/25/2017 16:38
HONOR MISSION
1SG William A Whittaker, 70, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran Harker Heights, TX

The family of First Sergeant William Whittaker has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.

1SG Whittaker proudly served in and retired from the US Army and was currently the President of the Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 1000. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.killeen-funeralhome.com/home/obituary/william-whittaker

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 17

Staging Time: 0905

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

Briefing: 0915

Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Killeen Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 3800 Lake Rd, Killeen, TX (http://tinyurl.com/yfqsjzd)

WX: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Notes:

1. Be at staging ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.

2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler:
Gary "Saber8T" Blackburn; 254.702.4309; gblackburn@hot.rr.com
Larry “PapaDragon” Femrite; 254.317.5545; blewdragon6@yahoo.com

Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army First Sergeant, Vietnam Veteran and Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter President for his selfless service to our Great Nation and our Veteran Community.


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Author RE: 1SG William Whittaker, Army, Ret, Vietnam Vet - Fri, 28 Apr 17
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Posted on 04/30/2017 16:20
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this VIETNAM WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. Rest in peace forever free.


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