HONOR MISSION
SSgt Darrell Durons Collins, 55, US Marine Corps, Desert Storm Veteran, UNACCOMPANIED, of Round Rock, TX
The staffs of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery and Beck Funeral Home have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of this Unaccompanied Veteran.
Staff Sergeant Darrell Collins served in the US Marine Corps from February 22, 1989, to April 25, 2005. No other information is known about this Veteran at this time.
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 24
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 Veteran.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. Be prepared to volunteer as pallbearers, if asked by the Cemetery Director.
3. 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 Marine Corps, Desert Storm 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.
