(Centex) CSM Lovey Mitchell Childs,US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Kempner, TX

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CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
CSM Lovey Mitchell Childs,US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Kempner, TX

The Family of Lovey Childs has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the
Funeral and Interment of their Loved One on Thursday, 9 Feb 12, at Sheppard Funeral Home Chapel, Copperas
Cove, Texas 76522 with interment to follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Lovey served 23½ years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. During his military career,
he earned several medals and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster,
the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal w/Silver, 2 Loops, Army of
Occupation (Berlin), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Service Stars, NCO
Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 3), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (w/Palm),
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Funeral Service

Date: Thursday, 9 Feb 12

Staging Time: 1200

Staging Location: Sheppard Funeral Home Chapel,1614 South F.M. 116 Copperas Cove, Texas 76522 tinyurl.com/2bmczuy

Briefing: 1205

Flagline Establishment: 1215 +/- Once the service has begun, we will break down the flagline and prepare
to participate in the procession bringing Lovey to his final resting place at Central Texas State Veterans
Cemetery.

Ride Captain: Ron "Joker" Smith;254.415.8204; Ron.Smith4950@hot.rr.com

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

Interment

For those able to attend only the Interment Service, the following is submitted:

Date: Thursday 9 Feb 12

Staging Time: 1405

Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at Central Texas State
Veterans Cemetery,located on Hwy 195 just south of Killeen, TX.

Briefing: 1415

Once briefed and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will take our stations with flags and await the
arrival of Lovey.

WX: Mostly Cloudy and with a low/high of near 47/60. Winds from the ENE 6 MPH.

Note:

1. Arrive at staging on time and topped off.

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

Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn; 512.818.2531 marine9678@aol.com

Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.

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