CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
CW4 Bobby D. Smith, US Marine Corps Veteran & US Army Retired, Vietnam Veteran
The family of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bobby D. Smith has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Inurnment of their Loved One. Bobby is the father of Marilyn "Psalm23" Stewart, one of our Central Texas Patriot Guard Riders, who personally requested we be there to honor her Dad.
CW4 Smith served his country for 26 years beginning in the Marine Corps and then transferring to the Army. He rose in the enlisted ranks to Staff Sergeant before attending flight school and becoming an Aviation Warrant Officer. Bobby's service included a tour in Korea, two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot, and selection to the Presidential Flight Staff. His love of flying continued after his retirement from the Army as he flew commercially for many years and then began building his own airplane. He earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry Riddle University and used his knowledge to design and build electronic components for aircraft as well as computers and ham radios. After his wife's death in 2002, Bobby found a new passion in motorcycles and enjoyed traveling the country on two wheels. He was a man of many talents, all of which he used well.
Date: Tuesday, 12 Jun 12
Staging Time: 0905
Staging Location: The intersection directly across from the columbarium at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, located on Hwy 195 just south of Killeen, TX.
Briefing: 0910
Flagline Establishment: At the direction of the Ride Captain, NLT 0950.
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Note: Hydrate well the night prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this US Marine Corps Veteran, US Army Retiree, Vietnam Veteran and Father of one of our own for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn; 512.818.2531; marine9678@aol.com
