CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
SSG Willie Burke, Jr, 71, US Army
Vietnam Veteran, Harker Heights, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Willie Burke has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Willie's full obituary may be found here: heritage-funeralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2330594&fh_id=14453
Date: Tuesday, 3 Dec 13
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1210
Staging Location: Heritage Funeral Home, 425 East Central TX Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 tinyurl.com/ykskupz
Briefing: 1215
Flagline Establishment: 1225 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession.
Note: Be at staging ON TIME and topped off.
Ride Captains:
Ron “Joker” Smith; 254.415.8204; ron.smith4950@hot.rr.com
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com
INTERMENT
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: Ron “Joker” Smith; 254.415.8204; ron.smith4950@hot.rr.com
WX: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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, Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
