HONOR MISSION
LTC Charles Mike English, 91, US Air Force, Retired, of Smithville, TX
The family of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Mike English has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Charles honorably served his country in the United States Air force specializing in Flight Navigation. He logged countless flying hours in various aircraft including the C-123 Short Range Military Transport Air Craft, the C-130 Hercules B, and the Boeing B-47 Stratojet. While working for the State of Texas in the Emergency Management Branch, Charles extended his military career serving in the Air Force Reserves at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas before retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.allfaithsonline.com/obituaries/charles-english
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 26
Staging Time: 1305
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 68. North northeast wind 5 to 10 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.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Air Force 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.
