CONFIRMED MISSION
1SG Rene "Buck" Owens, 62, US Army
Retired, Gulf War Veteran, Killeen, TX
The family of First Sergeant Rene Owens has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Inurnment of their Loved One.
Buck's obituary may be found here: obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Rene-Owens&lc=1795&pid=164819141&mid=5534085
Date: Tuesday, 21 May 13
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 located off TX 195 just south of Killeen, TX tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme
Briefing: 1010 – 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 family. IF the columbarium is open, we will move there and await the arrival of the family.
Flagline Establishment (IF the Columbarium is open): 1050 +/- At the direction of the Ride Captain.
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Note: Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn; 512.818.2531; marine9678@aol.com
Please join us in honoring this US Army, Gulf War Retiree for his selfless service to our Great Nation.