CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
Andrew Z. Ortiz, 75 , US Army, Retired
Vietnam Veteran, Killeen, TX
The family of Andrew Ortiz has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Andrew's full obituary may be found here: heritage-funeralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2159492&fh_id=14453
Date: Tuesday, 23 Jul 13
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 0910
Staging Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 2903 E Rancier, Killeen, TX 76543 tinyurl.com/StJosephCatholicKilleen
Briefing: 0915
Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- 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 Captain/Flag Wrangler: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com
INTERMENT
Staging Time: 1110
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: 1115 – 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.
Ride Captain: Amanda “Snappy” Carter; 254.813.2033; Amanda91B@yahoo.com
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 10 mph.
Note: Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this US Army Retiree, Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.