ULTRA SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
James Allen Smith, 91, US Navy, Veteran, OF Bryan, TX
The family of Navy Veteran James Allen Smith has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
James attended school in Waco until he joined the Navy in 1943. After the Navy, James drove for Central Freight Lines for 35 years where he was affectionately known as “Giggling Smith†until his retirement. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.hillierfuneralhome.com/tributes/James-Allen-Smith
Flagline Establishment: 1455 +/- At the discretion of the Ride Captain.
WX: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Notes:
1. This is the Committal Service portion of James' Funeral. The Funeral Service is being held in Bryan, TX by the SouthEast Texas Patriot Guard Riders earlier in the day. There is no PGR procession to the cemetery. If you are interested in attending the Bryan portion of this mission, refer to the SETX PGR posting athttp://setexaspgr.org/event/veteran-mission-james-allen-smith-navy/?instance_id=37336
2. Be at stagingS ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.
3. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Ride Captain/Flag Wrangler: Gary "Saber8T" Blackburn; 254.702.4309; gblackburn@hot.rr.com
Please join us in honoring this Navy Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
