CenTex Addendum to Austin Honor Mission
SFC James Newton Nokes, 76, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, OF Austin, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class James Newton Nokes has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One. Austin has published their portion of the mission. Check here for further details: http://www.AusPGR.org
Nokes served from 1970 to 1976 in the US Army and is a Vietnam veteran. He left the service as a Sergeant First Class. Once his obituary is published, you may find it here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/austin-tx/james-nokes-7859495
Date: Tue, 29 May 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 procession.
WX: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southeast 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.
Ride Captain: George Winchester
Please join us in honoring this US Army, Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.