(Centex) BM1C Frank Curre, Jr, US Navy WWII Veteran, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Waco, TX

Austin Patriot Guard Riders Forums Completed Missions (Centex) BM1C Frank Curre, Jr, US Navy WWII Veteran, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Waco, TX

Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #629
    markwells
    Keymaster
    #3534
    markwells
    Keymaster

    CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
    BM1C Frank Curre, Jr, US Navy
    WWII Veteran, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Waco, TX

    The family of Boatswains Mate First Class Frank Curre Jr. has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Interment of their Loved One on Monday, 12 Dec 11 at 1100 at the OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco, TX. We have been asked to participate in the procession to the Waco Memorial Park for Interment.

    Frank attended Waco High School before enlisting in the US Navy in June of 1941. He was stationed on the USS Tennessee on Battleship Row December 7, 1941 when the Japanese attacked. Frank died on 70th anniversary of attack at his daughter's home.

    Date: Monday, 12 Dec 11

    Belton Staging Time: 0850

    Belton Staging Location: McDonalds, 1601 East 6th Avenue, Belton, TX 76513 tinyurl.com/ye6fybc

    Briefing: 0855

    KSU: 0900

    Waco Staging Time: 1000

    Waco Staging Location: Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco TX 76710 tinyurl.com/yh86ocy

    Briefing: 1010

    Flagline Establishment: 1020 +/- Once the Service has begun, we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the cemetery.

    WX: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast.

    Notes:

    1. Arrive at both stagings topped off. Riders coming into Waco from Belton will NOT stop for fuel prior to arriving at the Funeral Home.

    2. Please hydrated the night prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

    Join us in honoring this US Navy Pearl Harbor Survivor for his selfless service to our Great Nation.

    Ride Captain: Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com

    Asst Ride Captain/Flag Wrangler: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com

    #3536
    markwells
    Keymaster

    Here's a story my brother in Atlanta sent me in regards to Pearl Harbor. Very interesting, an interview with Frank Curre:

    http://www.npr.org/2011/11/11/142215550/living-to-tell-the-horrible-tale-of-pearl-harbor

Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.