Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for LCpl James L. Martinsen. LCpl Martinsen served in the US Marine Corps Reserves for six years, enlisting right out of high school. His death occurred five weeks after his honorable discharge.
Information about his life can be read here: http://www.providencejonesfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-martinsen
Date/Time: Tuesday, 01 October 2019. Funeral service begins at 2 pm.
Location: Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 TX-95, Elgin, TX 78621. We will stage at the funeral home.
map link: https://goo.gl/maps/QfBphQ544RR2
Timeline:
12:50 – 1:20 pm – Staging
1:20 pm – Briefing
1:25 pm – Flag line
Wx: 95 deg F, mostly sunny.
Notes: Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. This mission is a flag line only at the funeral home. After the start of the funeral service we will strike the flag line and depart quietly.
Ride Captain: Russ Miller, navyvetad2@gmail.com, (512) 636-9692
Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson
Please attend to honor the service of this young Marine and provide comfort to his family and friends.
