Austin – William M. Walker 63, US Army Vietnam Veteran

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  • February 5, 2009 at 12:34 pm #1242
    markwells
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    February 24, 2015 at 2:32 pm #4615
    markwells
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    Confirmed Mission: UPDATE – PLEASE READ
    The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand at a Memorial service for William Michael Walker 63, U.S. Army. Mike served in Vietnam and earned the rank of Specialist 4. His obituary may be seen here:
    http://www.crofts-crowfuneralhome.com/obituaries.aspx?turl=http://hosting-25753.tributes.com/obituary/show/william-michael-mike-walker-102213752

    Date/Time: Saturday, Feb 28th, 2015 3:00pm
    Location: Crofts Crow Funeral Home, 305 E. Elm St, Johnson City, Tx
    Directions: We will stage at the funeral home. For those riders who are going from Austin, take US 290 to Hwy 281, turn right on Hwy 281/290 and go to Johnson City. It is about 38 miles to the funeral home. See the map link for directions to the funeral home. The flag truck plans on leaving from Jim’s Restaurant at the “Y” in Oak Hill (290 & 71 Hwys) at 1:00pm, going to the funeral home if anyone wants to follow him down. ETA Johnson City 1:45pm.
    https://goo.gl/maps/caQoj

    Timeline:
    1:45pm – 2:15pm Staging
    2:15pm – Mission Briefing
    2:30pm – Flag Line

    Wx: Lo- 34 Hi- 47 40% Chance of Isolated Showers. If the conditions are not in your comfort zone to ride, cages are welcome.( KVUE Wx)

    Notes: Start hydrating the day before and bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. This will be a flag line only prior to the service. Once the service begins, we will depart quietly.

    Ride Captain: Andy Lough 512-441-9297 andyman6770@gmail.com

    Flag Wrangler: Sam Warren

    February 26, 2015 at 4:26 pm #4616
    keithlongacre
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    I will be driving a car from Wells Branch to Sun City & Liberty Hill to pick up 2 others & have room for one more (2 if UR small). Leaving my house around 11:30. My # is 512-751-8955

    March 1, 2015 at 1:57 pm #4617
    markwells
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    Many thanks to the dozen PGR that braved the sub freezing temps and icy roads to make it to Johnson City for SP4 Walker's service yesterday.

    The family was moved and very appreciative. As is always the case, we made a difference.

    Until next time!

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