SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
Veteran James “Butch” Holcomb, 83, US Navy, Veteran, of Troy, TX
The family of Veteran James "Butch" Holcomb has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
James joined the United States Navy after high school, where he served aboard the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier called the USS Enterprise. At the time, it was the most tactically flexible aircraft carrier on the seas for extended periods of time. Two years later, due to injury, Butch was honorably medically discharged. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.hewettarney.com/obituaries/James-Butch-Holcomb?obId=42688418
KSU: 1310 +/- at the discretion of the Ride Captain.
WX: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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.
3. Space will be limited for parking at the cemetery; we're going to meet at the church and carpool.
Please join us in honoring this US Navy 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.
