HONOR MISSION
Lt Col Thomas George Wallace, 82, US Air Force, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient, of Georgetown, TX
The family of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas George Wallace has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Thomas entered into the Air Force in 1964 as a maintenance staff officer, and became Commander after fourteen years of service. He served in Vietnam, and he retired from the Air Force afer twenty one years of service. He earned several medals, including the Bronze Star, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation with five Oak Leaf Clovers with Valor, Vietnam Service Medal with five Oak Leaf Clovers, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Air Force Long Service Tour Ribbon. Once his obituary is published, you may find it here: https://www.ramseyfuneral.com/obituary/thomas-wallace
Date: Tue, 23 May 23
Staging Time: 1005
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 chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1300. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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 Air Force Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient 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.
