(Centex) CWO Gordon "Gordy" McQuire, US Army, Retired

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CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
CWO Gordon "Gordy" McQuire, US Army, Retired
Officer of the Bell County Sheriff’s Patrol Division, 53, of Salado, TX

The family of Chief Warrant Officer Gordon "Gordy" McQuire has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One on Tuesday, 17 Jan 12 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton, TX. We have also been requested to participate in the procession to Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery following the Service.

After graduating from Fort Benton High School in Montana in 1977, Gordy enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed and served in Germany, Kuwait, Israel, Egypt, and Honduras as a soldier and, after flight school in Alabama, a helicopter pilot. After achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, Gordy retired in 2000. He was certified as a Master Peace Officer in 2004. He was employed with Bell County Sheriff’s Patrol Division between March 2000 and September 2005. In 2005 he returned to one of his greatest joys, flying helicopters, with Metro Aviation and Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. as an air medical pilot. Gordy was very involved in local service organizations. He was an active member of the 3C Cowboy Fellowship Church in Salado. He also was a Master Mason and a member of the Salado Masonic Lodge #296. Finally, he was a member of the Rotary Club of Salado and the Blue Knights MC.

Date: Tuesday, 17 Jan 12

FUNERAL SERVICE

Killeen Staging Time: 0800

Killeen Staging Location: Valero Gas Station, 4402 East Rancier Avenue, Killeen, TX 76543 tinyurl.com/ybybrb5

Killeen Briefing: 0805

KSU: 0810

Belton Staging Time: 0900

Belton Staging Location: Dossman Funeral Home, 2525 North Main Street, Belton, TX 76513-1519 tinyurl.com/y8gcu4g

Belton Briefing: 0915

Flagline Establishment: 0915 +/- Once the Service has begun, we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery for Interment.

Note: Please arrive at staging location topped off.

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

Assistant 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 cleared, we will move to the Memorial Shelter, set up the flags and await arrival of the procession from Belton.

Ride Captain: Amanda “Snappy” Carter; 254.813.2033; Amanda91B@yahoo.com

WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to between 15 and 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Note: Hydrate well, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

Please join us in honoring this US Army Retiree and Officer of the Bell County Sheriff’s Patrol Division for his selfless service to Our Great Nation and our County and for his many contributions to Our Community.

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