HONOR MISSION
SFC Eddie Wright, 65, US Army, Retired, of Harker Heights, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Eddie Wright has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
SFC Retired Eddie Wright served his country with honor as a Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic from 1978 until 1999. He spent most of his military career in Fort Hood, TX, and he also supported global operations, including deploying during Operation Desert Storm. After retiring from the Army, he continued to shape lives as a drill instructor at the Georgetown Alternative Program, where he worked for twenty three years. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.chisolmsfuneral.com/obituary/retired-sfc-eddie-wright
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 72
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 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.
