CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
1SG Robert Andrew Szczepanski
US Army, Retired, Killeen, TX
The family of First Sergeant Robert Szczepanski has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Once Robert's obituary is fully published, you may find it here: obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Robert-Szczepanski&lc=1795&pid=170120282&mid=5887887
Date: Thursday, 13 Mar 14
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1240
Staging Location: First United Methodist Church, 3501 E. Elms Rd, Killeen, TX 76541 tinyurl.com/1rstUnitMethKill
Briefing: 1245
Flagline Establishment: 1255 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Note: Be at staging ON TIME and topped off.
Ride Captains:
Ron “Joker” Smith; 254.415.8204; ron.smith4950@hot.rr.com
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com
Assistant Ride Captain/Flag Wrangler: Barry “Bear” Dahlquist; 254.317.9977; eman1@yahoo.com
INTERMENT
Staging Time: 1410
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located off TX 195 just south of Killeen, TX tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme
Briefing: 1415 – Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags and await arrival of the procession.
Note: Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com
StandBy Ride Captain: Barry “Bear” Dahlquist; 254.317.9977; advanceman1@yahoo.com
WX: Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Please join us in honoring this US Army Retiree for his selfless service to our Great Nation.