HONOR MISSION
SFC Jose M Marroquin, 41, US Army, Retired, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Bronze Star Recipient, of Harker Heights, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Jose M Marroquin has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Staging Location: Heritage Funeral Home, 425 East Central TX Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (http://tinyurl.com/ykskupz)
Briefing: 1145
Flagline Establishment: 1155 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession.
Note: Be at staging TOPPED OFF.
Ride/Flag Captains:
Gary "Saber8T" Blackburn; 254.702.4309; gblackburn@hot.rr.com
George Winchester
COMMITTAL SERVICE
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, 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.
Ride Captain: George Winchester
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west northwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army Noncommissioned Officer, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
