HONOR MISSION
HN Charles Zentmyer, 79, US Navy, Veteran, of Temple, TX
The family of Hospitalman Charles Zentmyer has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Charles enlisted in the US Navy July 28th 1961 and served on the USS Yosemite as a hospital corpsman. He was injured in the Bay of Pigs, receiving gunfire from Cuban militants. He also received a concussion during his submarine tour, but still tended to his duties and his shipmates without complaint. Additionally, Charles exemplified his athletic prowess by participating in football games alongside his fellow Navy servicemen. Charles left the Navy with an Honorable Discharge on December 11, 1964. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.youngsdaughters.com/obituaries/charles-zentmyer
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 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: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
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 US Navy 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.
