VERY SHORT NOTICE MISSION
The family of Mr. Kenneth Menzel has requested the participation of the PGR in his funeral and burial services. Mr. Menzel was born and raised in the Thorndale area and passed away on Friday, 05 August. He served in the US Army, including in Vietnam from 1969-1971. He was also active in the VFW, serving as Post 4009 Commander for many years.
Date/Time: Monday, 08 August 2011. Service scheduled for 10 am.
Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 101 North 3rd Street, Thorndale, TX. Burial to follow at the St Paul Cemetery. Church map link: tinyurl.com/StPaulThorndale
Directions: Entering Thorndale east bound on Hwy 79, turn left (north) on 3rd street. We will stage at the church.
Timeline:
8:45 – 9:15 am staging
9:15 am briefing and flag line
Wx: Sunny, low 78, high 101. Take proper precautions against the extreme heat, and remember your sunscreen.
Notes: Please arrive fed, fueled, and hydrated. We will form a flag line prior to the service at the church in Thorndale and for the burial immediately following at the adjacent cemetery.
Ride Captain: Robert Stancil, 512-217-4740, austinplastering@sbcglobal.net
Flag Wrangler: Robert Stancil
Please make plans to stand tall and silent to honor Mr. Menzel's service to our country.
