CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
SSG James Gleason Kelley, 80, US Army
Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Killeen, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant James Kelley has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Staff Sergeant Kelley's obituary may be found here: http://www.harpertalasekfh.com/services.asp?locid=41&page=odetail&id=28743
Date: Monday, 20 May 13
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1240
Staging Location: Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, 506 North 38th St, Killeen TX 76543 tinyurl.com/yctptck
Briefing: 1245
Flagline Establishment: 1255 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins, we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Note: Be at staging ON TIME and topped off.
Ride Captain: Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com
Flag Wrangler: CJ "CeeJ" Foy; 254.317.8226; foy@foyco.com
INTERMENT
For those able to attend only the Interment Service, the following is submitted:
Staging Time: 1405
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located off TX 195 just south of Killeen, TX tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme
Briefing: 1410 – Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags and await arrival of the procession.
Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn; 512.818.2531; marine9678@aol.com
WX: Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Note: Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this US Army Retiree, Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.