HONOR MISSION
Veteran Joseph Matteson, Marine Corps, UNACCOMPANIED
The staffs of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery and Lake Shore Funeral Home have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of this Unaccompanied Veteran.
Veteran Joseph Matteson served in the Marine Corps from February 1974 to January 1978. No other information is known about this Veteran at this time.
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 18
Staging Time: 1205
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, TX 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: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. Be prepared to volunteer as pallbearers, if asked by the Cemetery Director.
3. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.