(Centex) MSG Joseph V. Powell, US Army (Ret), VietNam Veteran, Killeen, TX

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CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
MSG Joseph V. Powell, US Army (Ret), Viet Nam Veteran, Killeen, TX

The Family of Master Sergeant Joseph V. Powell has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Funeral and Interment of their Loved One on Friday, 02 Sep 11 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen with interment to follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Master Sergeant Powell retired from the US Army in 1991. He served during the Vietnam conflict and received the Meritorious Service Medal. He was deeply committed to his fellow service members, especially to those who had faced and were struggling to deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Following his retirement from the US Army he completed his Bachelors Degree and then completed a Masters in Social Work. He then committed the rest of his professional life to working with veterans and wounded warriors at the Austin Veterans Center.

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date: Friday, 02 Sep 11

Staging Time: 0900

Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 S Fort Hood St, Killeen, TX 76542 tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o

Briefing: 0915

Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the service has begun, we will break down the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession bringing Joseph to his final resting place at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Ride Captain: Amanda "Snappy" Carter; 254.813.2033, Amanda91B@yahoo.com

Assistant Ride Captain: Ron “Joker” Smith; 254.415.8204; ron.smith4950@hot.rr.com

INTERMENT

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

Date: Friday, 02 Sep 11

Staging Time: 1105

Staging Location: The intersection across from the Columbarium at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located on Hwy 195 just south of Killeen, TX.

Briefing: 1110

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

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

WX: Heat Advisory – Mostly Sunny and Hot with a high of near 105. Winds from the East 9 MPH.

Notes:

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.

Please join us in honoring this Army Retiree and Viet Nam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.

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