CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
SSG Jason Allan Hicks, 40, US Army
ACTIVE DUTY, Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Jason Hicks has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Procession to and Interment Service of their Loved One.
SSG Hicks joined the US Army in 94 and was a member until his passing. He served four tours in Iraq and two tours in Bosnia. His full obituary may be found here: obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Jason-Hicks&lc=1796&pid=167765028&mid=5721106
Date: Tuesday, 5 Nov 13
PROCESSION
Staging Time: 1300
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 211 West Avenue B, Copperas Cove, TX‎ 76522 tinyurl.com/ox7c2k
Briefing: 1310
KSU: 1330 +/- At the discretion of the Funeral Director.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME and topped off.
2. There will be no flagline at the Funeral Home. This portion is for participation in the procession only.
Ride Captains:
Ron “Joker” Smith; 254.415.8204; ron.smith4950@hot.rr.com
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com
INTERMENT
Staging Time: 1310
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: 1315 – 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: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com
WX: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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 Active Duty Warrior for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
