Confirmed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral services for Mr. Bill Spakes. Mr. Spakes served in the USMC during the sixties. No additional details of his military service were made available.
More about his life can be read here.
Date/Time: Wednesday, 30 October 2024. Funeral service begins at 3 pm
Location: Elgin Funeral Home, 712 N Avenue C, Elgin, TX 78621. We will stage at the funeral home.
Map link
Timeline:
1:30 – 2 10 pm – Staging
2:10 pm – Briefing
2:20 pm – Flag line
Wx: Mostly sunny, high 90F.
Notes: Bring water for yourself and a friend. Be advised a visitation takes place prior to the funeral. Friends and family will be arriving during our staging period. After the start of the funeral service we will strike the flag line and depart quietly.
Ride Captain: Patti Hutto, patti.donlon@gmail.com, (512) 636-6374
Flag Wrangler: Gary Mayers
Please attend to honor this marine’s service to our nation.