HONOR MISSION
CPT John Richard Dial, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, of Lakeway, TX
The family of Captain John Richard Dial has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Following college graduation, John immediately entered military service as a First Lieutenant in the US Army. He joined up with the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. While at Fort Campbell, he completed the Jump Master Course. Following that he was sent to Vietnam as a parachutist, where he earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal-Vietnam. He ended his military career with the rank of Captain. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lakeway-tx/john-dial-11994561
Date: Fri, 6 Dec 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 procession.
WX: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
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 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.