HONOR MISSION
SFC John Mills Jr, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star/Purple Heart Recipient, of Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class John Mills Jr has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Procession and Committal Service of their Loved One.
John served fifteen years in the US Army as As a Heavy antiarmor weapons Infantryman, then as a Unit Supply Specialist before he retired. He left the service with a Purple Heart from his service in Vietnam, a Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm.
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 and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
3. Only Patriot Guard Riders with motorcycles are permitted in this procession. The rest of the PGR will meet at the cemetery.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army, Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart and Bronze Star Recipient 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.
