Carmen Mangene, 93, US Navy/WWII veteran, Smithville, TX, 11 FEB 2019

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[markwells]

Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the memorial service for Mr. Carmen Mangene. Mr. Mangene served in the US Navy, enlisting at 17 yrs old in 1943. He served aboard the USS Memphis in the Americas and Europe during WWII. He left the service in 1946 as a Seaman First Class.

Additional information about his life can be read here: https://www.allfaithsofthepines.com/notices/Carmen-Mangene

Date/Time: Monday, 11 February 2019. Funeral service at 11 am.

Location: First Baptist Church, 300 Hudgins Street, Smithville, TX 78957.
Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/Jxv52ZKcrGo

Austin Staging location: For those who would like to carpool and/or ride down to Smithville together.
McDonald's, 15900 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78728. NW corner of IH35 & Grand Ave Parkway
map link: https://goo.gl/maps/47JyJrWQeGD2

Timeline:
7:30 – 8:10 am – Staging
8:15 am – KSU for carpool/ride to Smithville
10:20 am – Briefing at the church in Smithville
10:30 am – Flag line

Wx: Hi 69 deg. Scattered thunderstorms. Chance of rain 60%

Notes: Cage it if weather dictates. This is a flag line only at the church. Following the start of the service we will strike the flag line a depart quietly.

Ride Captain: Keith Longacre, keithlongacre@att.net, (512) 751-8955
Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson

Please attend to show honor and gratitude for this WWII veteran's service to our nation in the cause of freedom.

[markwells]

Corrected the Austin Staging location note. The Micky'D's is at the NW corner of IH35 & Grand Ave Parkway

[keithlongacre]

Traffic was heavy as we left the staging area in light fog & mist. But spirits were not dampened because of our important mission. At the church, additional patriots arrived for a total of 9 standing the flag line. Flags were pre posted at the street entrance & in front of the church. Together, it was a very nice visual.
Family & friends emotionally thanked us for our presents & what it means to everyone especially Dorthy, Mr. Mangene's wife.
Thanks Flag Wrangler Don & new rider Ken. Thanks to all for giving of your time to show honor & respect to this Navy vet & his family. U do make a difference.

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