HONOR MISSION
SFC Jimmy "Z-Man" Zednick, 62, US Army, Retired, Gulf War Veteran, of Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Jimmy Zednick has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Jimmy enlisted into the US Army in August of 1983. Over the course of 24 years and 28 days, he served with distinction around the globe, including deployments in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Somalia, Germany, and Korea. Jimmy retired as an E7 Sergeant First Class and Blackhawk helicopter repairman—a testament to his precision, grit, and unwavering commitment to his brothers- and sisters-in-arms. After retirement, he worked as a contractor at Fort Hood, and was a member of Combat Vets Motorcycle Association 23-5. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/copperas-cove-tx/jimmy-zednick-12411889
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 25
Staging Time: 1205
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, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 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 Army Gulf War 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.
