Confirmed Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the service to honor James T. Vaughn 86, United States Air Force. Jim served in WWII and Korea and achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant (E-6). He was also an employee of the City of Austin Police Dept until 1977, then served as Sergeant for the Brackenridge Hospital Police Dept til 1991.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=James-T-VAUGHN&pid=174610427
Date/Time: Wednesday, Apr 15th, 2015 1:00pm
Location: All Faith of the Pines Funeral Home, 110 American Legion Rd, Smithville Tx 78957
Directions: We will stage at the Funeral Home. From the intersection of Hwy 71 E and Hwy 95 in Bastrop, go east on 71 for about 11miles. As you are arriving in Smithville and the airport is on your right, take the exit on the right for Hwy 95 and turn right along side the airport. Funeral Home is on the left at the intersection of Hwy 95 and CR 230, before crossing the river bridge.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/110+American+Legion+Rd,+Smithville
Timeline:
11:45am – 12:15pm Staging
12:15pm – Mission Briefing
12:30pm – Flag Line at Ride Captains Discretion
Wx: Lo- 61 Hi- 80, 10% Chance of showers. ( KVUE Wx)
Notes: Start hydrating the day before and bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Fuel is available in Bastrop (Bucee’s) on 71/95, and in Smithville.
Once the service begins at 1:00pm, we will strike the flag line and depart quietly.
There will be no cemetery service or procession.
Ride Captain: Sam Warren samhwk@gmail.com 512-217-4191
Flag Wrangler: Sam Warren
