John L. Botello, Sr, 71, US Army veteran, Pflugerville, TX, 25 JAN 2025

Austin Patriot Guard Riders Forums Completed Missions John L. Botello, Sr, 71, US Army veteran, Pflugerville, TX, 25 JAN 2025

Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #7545
    markwells
    Keymaster

    Confirmed Mission: The family of Mr. John Lynn Botello Sr. has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his memorial service.  Mr. Botello served four years in the US Army, leaving the service with the rank of SP4.

    More about his life can be read here.

    Date/Time: Saturday, 25 January 2025.  Memorial service begins at 10 am.

    Location: Beck Funeral Home, 4765 Priem Ln, Pflugerville, TX 78660.  We will stage at the funeral home.  Map link.

    Timeline:
    9:00 – 9:20 am – Staging
    9:20 am – Briefing
    9:30 am – Flag line

    Wx: High 62 deg F, cloudy

    Notes: Following the start of the funeral service we will strike the flag line and depart quietly.

    Ride Captain: Keith Longacre, keithlongacre@att.net, (512) 751-8955
    Flag Wrangler: Gary Mayers

    Please attend to honor this soldier’s service to our nation.

    #7552
    keithlongacre
    Moderator

    8 PGR, Gary, Calvin, Perry, Ray, Mike, Richard & myself, took the time out of their busy day to stand a flag line for Mr. Botello. As family & friends walked by us, many expressed how much they appreciated our being there. One in particular was the wife & sister. Mrs. Botello stated, to flag holder Perry, that she wished she had served so she could stand the flag line with us. Perry stopped her on her way back through the line & offered her to hold the flag. She & Mr. Botello’s sister then stood with the flag between them while the sister’s husband took pictures. It was a very touching moment. Once again, a special reason why we do what we do.
    Thank YOU for giving us the honor to stand for your husband.
    RIP Sir.

    A special shout out to RC/FW Gary for bring the flags all the way from Bastrop.

Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.