(Centex) SFC Shayne Dumas, 47, US Army, Retired ODS & OEF Veteran, PGR Member, Killeen, TX

CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
SFC Shayne Dumas, 47, US Army, Retired
ODS & OEF Veteran, PGR Member, Killeen, TX

The family of Sergeant First Class Shayne Dumas has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One. For those interested, there will be a visitation at the funeral home on Sunday, 26 Aug 13 from 1600 to 1800.

Shortly after graduating High School in 84, Shayne felt a call to serve his country and enlisted in the US Army. Shayne had the privilege and honor of serving at Fort Riley, KS, Fort Sill, OK, South Korea and twice in Germany. Most of his Army career he was stationed at Fort Hood in Texas. During his time with the army, our Nation needed him and he served in Operation Desert Storm and served two tours as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. After 21 years of dedicated service to his Nation, Shayne retired from active duty. He remained in the Killeen area where he worked for International Motors. Shayne found great joy in being active with the American Legion Post 573 & their Riders as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Shayne was an avid enthusiast and owner of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. His full obituary may be found here: heritage-funeralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2200852&fh_id=14453

Date: Monday, 26 Aug 13

FUNERAL SERVICE

Staging Time: 0830

Staging Location: Heritage Funeral Home, 425 East Central TX Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 tinyurl.com/ykskupz

Briefing: 0845

Flagline Establishment: 0855 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession.

Note: Be at staging ON TIME and topped off.

Ride Captain: Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com

Assistant Ride Captain: Ron “Joker” Smith; 254.415.8204; ron.smith4950@hot.rr.com

Flag Wrangler: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com

INTERMENT

Staging Time: 1010

Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located off TX 195 just south of Killeen, TX tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme

Briefing: 1015 – Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags and await arrival of the procession.

Ride Captain: Amanda “Snappy” Ferguson; 254.383.0303; Amanda91B@yahoo.com

WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Note: Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

Please join us in honoring this US Army Retiree, Desert Storm & Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.