Reply To: (Centex) Command Sergeant Major Charles McGrath, US Army, Retired

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May 12, 2011 at 7:19 pm #3232
markwells
Keymaster

CONFIRMED SHORT NOTICE MISSION

Command Sergeant Major Charles McGrath, US Army, Retired

The family of Command Sergeant Major Charles McGrath has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the funeral and interment of their Loved One on Friday, 13 May 11 at 1100 at the Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, TX. We have been asked to participate in the procession bringing CSM McGrath to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery for Interment at 1300.

Date: Friday, 13 May 11

FUNERAL SERVICE PORTION

Staging Time: 1000

Staging Location: Crawford Bowers Funeral Home, 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, TX‎ 76522 (http://tinyurl.com/ox7c2k)

Briefing: 1015

Flagline Establishment: 1030

Notes: Arrive topped off, hydrated, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

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

Assistant Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com

INTERMENT PORTION

Staging Time: 1205

Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Memorial Shelter and the Walk of Heroes at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 5 miles south of Killeen, TX.

Briefing: 1210 Upon clearance we will move forward, set up the flags and await the arrival of the procession bringing Command Sergeant Major McGrath to his final resting place.

Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn; 512.818.2531; marine9678@aol.com

WX: Sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Please join us in honoring this Retired Warrior for his selfless service to our Great Nation.