SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
Tec 4 Jose "Papa Joe" Flores Jr, 102, US Army, WWII Veteran, of Temple, TX
The family of Technician Fourth Grade Jose "Papa Joe" Flores Jr has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
At a young age, Jose enlisted into the US Army as a Technician and served in the Fourth Grade Battery B 102 Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion during World War II. Tec 4 Flores, Jr. was awarded medals in New Guinea Sou Philippines (Liberation), Asiatic Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation, Good Conduct and the Victory Medal. “Papa Joe” was also member of VFW Post #1820 in Temple, Texas. His entire obituary may be found here: https://youngsdaughters.com/obituaries/jose-flores-jr-1
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 21
Staging Time: 0905
Staging Location: Young's Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center, 4235 E US Hwy 190 Temple, TX 76501 (tinyurl.com/youngsdaughtersFH)
Briefing: 0915
Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly to Hillcrest Cemetery, 1873 N 1st St, Temple, TX 76501 (http://tinyurl.com/HillcrestCemeTemple)
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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.
3. The family requested for the safety of all, please wear a mask.
