SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
SFC Armando Salazar, 53, US Army, Retired, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recipient, OF Cedar Park, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Armando Salazar has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
In 1989, Armando enlisted in the US Army as an Infantryman, completing Basic Training, AIT and Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia where was he was assigned to the 82D Airborne Division. Utilizing his relentless pursuit for excellence, he trained and served as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Master Gunner. His military service took him around the world from Texas to Panama, Germany, Macedonia, Korea, Kuwait and Iraq. Operations included: Able Sentry Macedonia; Operation Intrinsic Action Kuwait; and Operation Iraq Freedom, in ‘04-‘05 and ‘06-’08. He earned numerous awards and recognitions, including the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge with a Star. After serving his God & Country for twenty years, Armando retired in 2009. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/killeen-tx/armando-salazar-10354286
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 21
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1005
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood St, KILLEEN, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 1015
Flagline Establishment: 1025 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly.
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: Ray “Muddyboots” Holmes; 254.466.9686; ry_hlms@yahoo.com
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1300. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 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 Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Purple Heart and Bronze Star Recipient for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
