SGT Justin Swanson, 40, US Army, Global War on Terror Veteran, of Moody, TX
HONOR MISSION
The family of Sergeant Justin Swanson has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Procession and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Justin proudly served his country in the United States Army. As a Military Combat Engineer, with the 82nd Airborne Division and the 137th Engineer Company at Fort Bragg. His years in uniform reflected his deep sense of duty and his willingness to place the needs of others before his own. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dossmanfh.com/obituaries/justin-swanson
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 26
PROCESSION
Staging Time: 1055
Staging Location: Conoco Station, 700 Ave D, Moody, TX 76557 (https://tinyurl.com/conocomoodytx) behind gas station.
Briefing: 1100
KSU: 1105 +/- The Ride Captain will lead riders to the meeting point.
Note: Be at staging ON TIME AND TOPPED OFF.
Ride Captain: Thomas "Sleepy" Weideman; 254.943.3546; centexpgr@gmail.com
COMMITTAL SERVICE
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.
Ride Captain: Ingrid "LilDragon" Ruble; 254.415.1146; lildragon5000@gmail.com
WX: Sunny, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
3. Only Patriot Guard Rider Motorcycles are permitted in this procession. Support vehicles will report to the cemetery.
Please join us in honoring this US Army Global War on Terror 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.
http://www.CenTexPGR.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/CenTexPGR/354788031223248
Col John Lister, 62, US Marine Corps, Retired, Desert Storm Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient, of Georgetown, TX
HONOR MISSION
The family of Colonel John Lister has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
John was a Colonel in United States Marine Corps who faithfully and proudly served our country for 30 years, spending many long deployments overseas. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.ramseyfuneral.com/obituaries/john-lister
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 26
Staging Time: 1005
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: Please check the forecast before attending this mission.
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.
Ride Captain: Ingrid "LilDragon" Ruble; 254.415.1146; lildragon5000@gmail.com
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Marine Corps Desert Storm Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient 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.
!!!SECOND SUNDAY BREAKFAST!!!
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 26
Time: 0900
Location: Black Bear Diner, 401 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (https://tinyurl.com/blackbeardHH)
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.
http://www.CenTexPGR.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/CenTexPGR/354788031223248