SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
SSG Lawrence Payne, 67, US Army, Retired, OF Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Lawrence Payne has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Lawrence joined the US Army in February 1980. He served as a Motor Transportation Specialist and held various leadership positions while serving at company, platoon, and battalion levels. He excelled to the rank of Staff Sergeant, and worked tirelessly in support of military operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and completed overseas tours in Wiesbaden and Mannheim, Germany. He culminated twenty three years of honorable service with the 96TH Transportation Company at Fort Hood, Texas in October 1999. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/copperas-cove-tx/lawrence-payne-9303574
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 20
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. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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.
3. A mask or face covering will be mandatory, due to the mandate from the State of Texas.