SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
SFC Howell Embrey, 73, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, of Killeen, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Howell Embrey has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
After finishing school, Howell joined the Army and was deployed to Vietnam. Howell served honorably in the US Army as a heavy equipment mechanic and combat engineer. During his time in the Army, he and his family had the opportunity to live in multiple countries and states until he retired in 1992 while stationed at Ft Hood, TX. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Howell-Trent-Embrey?obId=30533977
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 24
Staging Time: 0905
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, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 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 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.
