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SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
doro8966
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| Posted on 03/14/2008 18:09 |
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Heads up only,
Spc. Donald A. Burkett, 24, Comanche, TX
All we know right now is what is posted here
KIA-Early, Comanche-possible Wed Escort & Friday Funeral
This is not in our area, but we are closes to the the town.
Escort RC: Jim " Monster" Howard
Memorial Service & Interment RC JW
More info follows as received.
Dorothee
CenTex PGR
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RE: KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
doro8966
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| Posted on 03/14/2008 19:54 |
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Here's what we've learned in the past couple hours since first contact:
Spc Burkett is due to arrive at Brownwood Regional Airport on Wednesday morning 19 March 2008. The common thought is that he'll arrive before noon. So those wishing to honor Spc Burkett will need to depart the Fort Hood area early that morning.
There will be a dress rehearsal in Brownwood Regional Airport on Tuesday, 18 March 2008, at 1500 hours, that will be attended by RC Monster.
A viewing will be held in Brownwood, TX on Thursday, 20 March 2008 all day at Hartland Funeral Home and Crematorium in Early, Texas. Sorry, we don't have an address or phone number for the Funeral Home yet.
Friday, 21 March 2008: Accompanyment ride from Hartland Funeral Home and Crematorium in Early, Texas to Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Planned departure time from Early is 1200 hours with interment in CTSVC NLT 1500 hours.
We'll have more information posted soon...
Steve
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RE: KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
texas coyote
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| Posted on 03/14/2008 20:40 |
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Steve, Monster, & JW,
Google shows:
Heartland Funeral Home
303 Early Blvd. (Early Blvd. is the same as US Hwy 67)
Early, Texas 76802
Phone: 325-646-9424
TC
I never believe anything until it has been "Officially Denied!"
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We are each just a pixel in the "Big Picture." Together we bring it into focus. Hopefully the image we create will leave a positive and lasting impression on each Family and Community that we have the Honor of serving..
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
doro8966
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| Posted on 03/14/2008 21:19 |
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BIG THANKS TC!!!!! I couldn't find it.
I have also found an RC from the Brownwood area. He'll be invaluable for this mission. He'll be the lead in Brownwood with JW's asst. because he's only done one mission as RC, but he knows the town and area.
His name is Carl Carroll. His phone number is 352-642-6051
Monster and JW should contact Carl ASAP to keep him up to date with what y'all find on your recons. I know y'all are doing the work and he'll be the lead RC, but that's how it goes sometimes. It's all for the good!
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
doro8966
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| Posted on 03/14/2008 21:22 |
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based on Microsoft Street & Trips, the ride from Killeen to the funeral home in Early is 99.7 miles with an estimated riding time of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Dorothee
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
doro8966
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| Posted on 03/14/2008 21:46 |
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We need an RC or someone to step forward to handle the CTSVC portion of the mission on Friday. This will require arranging for flags at the CTSVC and organizing the staging there as well as cemetery setup.
contact Steve or Dorothee if you're willing and able to serve the Burkett family and your fellow PGR members.
Dorothee
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
gizmo
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| Posted on 03/15/2008 06:13 |
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I have the day off will try and make it |
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rick
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| Posted on 03/15/2008 07:28 |
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I will attending the escort and the Honor mission on Wednesday and Friday. I anyone from Waco Whitney Hamilton or points south would like to hook up shoot me amail.
254-7754243
Steve if you need me to go to the Cematary i will set up the flags and handle that.
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
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| Posted on 03/15/2008 15:37 |
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Lampasas stage for Wednesday escort from Brownwood Airport to
Heartland Funeral Home located in Early Texas will be a Storms drive-in
located on Key Ave Lampasas from 0945 to 1015 with KSU NLT 1015 hrs enroute to Brownwood about a 70 mile ride. we will stop at the church of christ just as we get into Early to pick-up riders from that area along with the RC for the Airport escort. any questions I can be reached at (512)734-3576
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
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| Posted on 03/15/2008 16:31 |
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Killeen/Copperas Cove Staging for Wednesday Escort, 19 March will be at the Town Square shopping plaza in Copperas Cove. It's located on Hwy 190, near the west end of town, located on the right side if you are coming from Killeen. For those not familiar with the location, there is a Bushes Chicken resturant and a Subway resturant near the highway entrance to the parking lot.
Staging will be from 0845-0915 with KSU NLT 0915 to meet the Lampasas staging. Please contact me with any questions or concerns at (254) 458-5993. |
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
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| Posted on 03/16/2008 07:49 |
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I will try to make the mission on Friday, if I can get away from work, (all of our vacation requests have been denied until 31 Mar). |
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
pudge
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| Posted on 03/16/2008 08:27 |
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I would be honored to stand tall and silent for this brave hero...thank you SPC Donald Burkett for your service & ultimate sacrifice you and your family are in our prayers....
Riding in honor of my uncle Cpl. R.V. Leo Short
Pow/Mia Korean War 1950-1951
and all other Pow's/Mia's
YOU ALL ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!! |
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
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| Posted on 03/16/2008 09:36 |
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My condolences to the family of SPC Donald Burkett and to his friends. And I hope and pray that God will give them the strength needed to make it through this time of sorrow.
It will be an honor for me to stand for this hero, and hopefullly I will be able to be there for both, the escort on wednesday and the funeral on friday.
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
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| Posted on 03/16/2008 12:36 |
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I cant make it to Early, TX but I can be at CTSVC. Just let me know what time.
Cil
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
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| Posted on 03/16/2008 14:38 |
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Notice to those who plan to ride the escort mission on Friday from Early to Killeen.
It is approximately 110 miles from the point of departure in Early to the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Plan your fuel accordingly. From what I've seen posted so far, there will be no stops enroute to Killeen.
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
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| Posted on 03/16/2008 15:44 |
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do we have enough escort riders.if not ill sure go to early.if we do ill leave lago and meet yaw at the cemetary
life is so short no matter how long you live |
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
purplebiker57
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| Posted on 03/16/2008 15:55 |
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Harry that was a good thing about the fuel, but if they fill up in Early before the escort fuel should not be a problem, and everyone should know the limitations of his or her bike. And if your bike won't go 110 miles I would suggest you get a different one, There will be enough time before departure from Early to allow those who need fuel to get some.
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
pudge
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| Posted on 03/16/2008 21:48 |
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I plan on making the Friday mission in Early & will have my big flag flying...
Riding in honor of my uncle Cpl. R.V. Leo Short
Pow/Mia Korean War 1950-1951
and all other Pow's/Mia's
YOU ALL ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!! |
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RE: SPC Donald Burkett-KIA-Early, TX and Killeen, TX |
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| Posted on 03/17/2008 04:56 |
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Hey, Scout, I'LL be happy to help out on Friday at CTSVC.
I"LL BE THERE UNLESS SOMETHING HAPPENS. 1400? |
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RE: Wear RED ON FRIDAY |
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| Posted on 03/17/2008 09:17 |
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Remember PGR, Wear RED ON FRIDAY. Support Our Troops. |
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