Confirmed Mission: SHORT NOTICE – The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the service of Glenn Ashley, 62. Glenn served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam, earning many awards. He retired at the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Date/Time: Saturday, December 21st, 2013, 11:00am
Location: Elgin Funeral Home, 712- N. Ave C, Elgin Tx 78621
Directions: Elgin Funeral Home, 712 North Avenue C, Elgin, TX, 78621. We will stage at the marked parking stalls in front of the Morris Park and Pool building next door to the funeral home.
Traveling eastbound on Hwy 290 from Austin turn north on Hwy 95. Turn East (right) at the first traffic light onto N. Avenue C. Proceed east for approx. 0.6 miles to the funeral home on the right. Map link: tinyurl.com/ElginFH
Timeline:
9:50am – 10:15am Staging
10:15am – Mission Briefing
10:30am – Flag line
Wx: Lo -63, hi – 74 70% Chance of Rain
Notes: Please arrive on time and hydrate prior to the mission.. Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Dress for the weather (check before leaving).
This will be a flag line only and there will be no procession. Once the service begins, we will break down the flag line and depart quietly.
Ride Captain: Andy Lough 512-441-9297 Alough@austin.rr.com
Flag Wrangler: Bob Binkley
Please make plans to attend this ceremony to stand for this Air Force veteran. It is only a few days til Christmas, and this family will be without their loved one.
