Reply To: Capt Ronald W. Forrester, 25, USMC Vietnam KIA, Lakeway, TX, 03 Feb 2024

[markwells]

We were humbled to stand for this American hero today. Members of Capt Forrester’s family visited with the 21 PGR in attendance prior to the flag line, took photos, and thanked us for honoring his ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Many of us stayed for the closing event which took place outdoors after the memorial service. The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets rendered honors with a flag honor guard, 21 gun rifle volley, and echo taps. They looked and sounded very sharp. Afterwards, Austin RC/USMC veteran Keith Longacre did a beautiful job presenting a gold PGR challenge coin to Capt Forrester’s daughter, Karoni. Bob Johnson of SAPGR then gave her a plaque.

Thank you Nicki for bringing flags and water. Thank you to all who attended today’s mission, especially the SAPGR riders and those who came from a distance to honor this KIA Marine.