SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
MAJ Theodore Roosevelt Scribner II, 81, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient, of Copperas Cove, Texas
The family of Major Theodore Roosevelt Scribner II has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Theodore received a degree in Chemical Engineering and was commissioned as an Army Second Lieutenant in 1964. Throughout his distinguished Army career, which included assignments at Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Hawaii; Vietnam; Aberdeen Proving Ground; Illinois; Korea; Iowa; Germany; and Fort Hood, Ted worked in Nuclear Weapons Maintenance, Ammunition Support, and Procurement. Ted's military honors include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Oakleaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 1 Oakleaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon with 2 Oakleaf Clusters, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Meritorious Unit Command with 1 Oakleaf Cluster, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal w/ Palm Medal and Ribbon, and Civil Actions Medal. Following his Army retirement in 1985, Ted worked for the Test Support Contractor at West Fort Hood. From 1996 to 2012, he served as Project Manager for Fort Hood ranges, working for Northrup Grumman. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.vissfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/TheodoreTed-ScribnerII
Date: Thu, 25 May 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: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 10 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 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.
