SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
SFC Gerald Waymire, 84, US Army, Retired, of Round Rock, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Gerald Waymire has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Gerald rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class and proudly served his country in the US Army for two decades, including a tour in Vietnam and service time in the DMZ of South Korea.. In recognition of his meritorious service during the Vietnam War, Gerald was awarded the Army Commendation Medal in 1968 for his outstanding achievements. Later, in 1978, Gerald was awarded another Army Commendation Medal, this time with a First Oak Leaf Cluster, for exceptionally meritorious service while assigned as Assistant Operations Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge at III Corps and Fort Hood Troop School, Fort Hood, Texas. This award recognized his outstanding performance during the period from November 1976 to June 1978. Gerald consistently obtained exceptional results, attributed to his professional application of job knowledge, initiative, judgment, loyalty, and personal effort. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Gerald-Jerome-Waymire?obId=39474436
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 25
Staging Time: 1205
Staging Location: Killeen Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 3800 Lake Rd, Killeen, TX (http://tinyurl.com/yfqsjzd)
Briefing: 1215
Flagline Establishment: 1225 +/- at the discretion of the Ride Captain.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 70. North 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 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.
