HONOR MISSION
SSG Domenic Anthony D’Alessio, 95, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, of Bastrop, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Dominic Anthony D'Alessio has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Domenic, a wartime veteran, served in the US Regular Army from 1 December 1947 to 28 February 1969, retiring honorably after more than twenty one years of continuous active Federal service on 1 March 1969 at Fort Hood, TX. At the age sixteen years, he also served in the Pennsylvania ARNG from 17 June 1947 to 30 November 1947 as a “No. 1 Man” on a 105 millimeter Howitzer. Various stateside and overseas assignments included Artillery, Infantry, Army Musician for five years (as well as an Army Bugler), Personnel Sergeant and Personnel Staff NCO. His overseas assignments were in Japan, Europe (twice), Southeast East Asia (including Vietnam) in peacetime and wartime environments. His entire obituary may be found here: https://killeen.harpertalasek.com/obituaries/domenic-dalessio
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 26
Staging Time: 0905
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: Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. The family requests pall bearers for the cemetery. Let the Ride Captain know when you get there if you're able to help.
3. 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 Vietnam 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.
