SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
MSgt John Barron, 79, US Marine Corps, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, of Cedar Park, TX
The family of Master Sergeant John Steward Barron has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
John joined the Marine Corps in 1962 under the delayed entry program and graduated Boot Camp in June 1963, training in Helicopter avionics 1966 to 1967. Dad was Sent to the Republic of Vietnam earning the Combat Action Ribbon, and retire after twenty years of service. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-barron-obituary?id=55575267
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 24
Staging Time: 0805
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 100. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 5 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 Marine Corps 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.
