CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
Augustine R. Longoria, CPL-USMC, -USAR, Viet Nam Veteran, Salado, TX
The family of Augustine R. Longoria has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Procession and Interment of their Loved One on Thursday, 01 Sep 11 at 1100 at Broecker Funeral Home in Salado, TX with interment to follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 1200.
Augustine spent three years in the US Marine Corps where he served in Viet Nam and achieved the rank of Corporal. He then joined the US Army Reserves and held an Active Reserve position at III Corps & Fort Hood. After his Active Reserve time, he worked as a government contractor in Kuwait.
PROCESSION
Date: Thursday, 01 Sep 11
Staging Time: 1010
Staging Location: Broecker Funeral Home, 949 W. Village Rd, Salado, TX 76571 tinyurl.com/BroeckerFuneralHomeSalado
Briefing: 1030
KSU: 1100
Note: There will no flagline established. This portion of the mission is a Procession only to Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com
Assistant Ride Captain: Ron “Joker” Smith; 254.415.8204; ron.smith4950@hot.rr.com
INTERMENT
For those able to attend only the Interment Service, the following is submitted:
Date: Thursday, 01 Sep 11
Staging Time: 1105
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, located on Hwy 195 just south of Killeen, TX.
Briefing: 1130 Upon clearance we will move to the shelter, set up the flags and await the arrival of the procession from Broecker Funeral Home bringing Augustine to his final resting place.
Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn; 512.818.2531; marine9678@aol.com
WX: Hazardous Weather Outlook – Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Note: Please arrive Topped off, hydrated, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this US Marine Corps and Army Reserve Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.