HONOR MISSION
MSG Thomas Pope, 90, US Army, Retired, Korea/Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient, OF Nolanville, TX
The family of Master Sergeant Thomas Pope has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Thomas served our country in the US Army for 30 years and 4 days. The 30 years he served in the US Army was 1/3 of his entire life. He retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a Chemical Operations Specialist for 21 years. He began his Army career as a Combat Infantryman. He served with distinction and honor in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Among the many honors he was awarded include the Bronze Star with Valor, the Air Medal, Army Commendation with Oak Leaf cluster, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal, Vietnam Service medal, multiple Good Conduct awards, National Defense Service medal, Korea Service medal, United Nations Service medal, Army of Occupation (Japan and Germany), Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and the prestigious Combat Infantry Badge he earned in Korea. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/temple-tx/thomas-pope-10478142
Flagline Establishment: 1225 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and move to Bellwood Memorial Park, 8575 Airport Rd, Temple, TX 76502 (http://tinyurl.com/BellwoodMemPkTemple)
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 10 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.
