ULTRA SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
SGT Raymond “Ellinger” Rimmer, 52, US Army, Retired, of Killeen, TX
The family of Sergeant Raymond “Ellinger” Rimmer has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Raymond enlisted into the US Army in 1995 as a Utilities Equipment Repairer. However, soon after changed to be a Bio-Medical Equipment Technician (BMET). During his service he was stationed at many different places including doing three tours in Germany, Fort Jackson SC, BAMC TX and Fort Hood TX, and was deployed to Iraq, Kosovo, and Soviet Georgia to name a few. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.youngsdaughters.com/obituaries/raymond-rimmer
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 23
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.
WX: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1600. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.