Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for Andrew J Smolen, III. Mr. Smolen served in the US Army for four years, leaving the service as Specialist E-4. He also served his community as a deputy with the Caldwell County Constable's Office.
When posted more about his life can be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/georgetown-tx/andrew-smolen-7990723
Date/Time: Saturday, 22 September 2018. Funeral service is at 1 pm.
Location: First Baptist Church of Georgetown, 1333 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628. We will stage at the church.
map link: https://goo.gl/maps/m9AhBKuQeXR2
Timeline:
11:50 am – 12:25 pm – Staging
12:25 pm – Briefing
12:30 pm – Flag line
Wx: 81 deg F, thunderstorms likely. Chance of rain 90%.
Notes: Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Cage it if weather indicates. Be aware that there is a visitation prior to the start of the service; friends and family will be arriving during our staging period. This is a flag line only at the church. After the start of the service we will strike the flag line and depart quietly.
Ride Captain: Russ Miller, navyvetad2@gmail.com, (512) 636-9692
Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson
Please attend to show honor and gratitude for this veteran's service to country and community.
