SHORT NOTICE – CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
CSM Paul David East, US Army, Retired, Vietnam & Gulf War Veteran
The family of Command Sergeant Major East has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One on Tuesday, 22 Nov 11 at the Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, TX. We have also been asked to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Cemetery.
Date: Tuesday, 22 Nov 11
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 0905
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 S Fort Hood St, Killeen, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 0915
Flagline Establishment: 0945 +/- Once the Funeral Service has begun, we will strike the flagline and await departure of the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com
INTERMENT
For those able to participate only in the Interment portion of this mission, the following is submitted:
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: 1110 – Once we are cleared, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, and await the arrival of the funeral procession.
Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn; 512.818.2531; marine9678@aol.com
WX: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.
Notes: Arrive hydrated, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this US Army Retiree for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
