Spc. Derek Romine, U.S. Army

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    markwells
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    #1929
    markwells
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    HEADS UP, There will be a memorial service Thursday June 4th, 1:00 p.m. at The Family Worship Center Church in Elgin. Spc Derek Romine 21yrs old, served in Afghanistan,died from injuries sustained in a local auto accident. Derek's family has requested the PGR attend.Staging info will be published as soon as possible. Watch for updates and make plans to stand for this hero.

    #1933
    markwells
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    Staging for Spc. Derek Romine, 21 yrs old, active duty, served in Afghanistan, died from injuries sustained in a local auto accident. Derek's family has requested the PGR attend his memorial service.

    Location: Family Worship Center, Elgin, TX. Service is scheduled for 1300 (1:00 pm).

    Austin Staging: 290 Cafe in Manor, located on Hwy 290, two miles east of the SH130 toll road. Map: tinyurl.com/qhpbk9

    Staging Time: 1100 – 1130, KSU 1140 for the 30 min ride to the church.

    Directions: The 290 Cafe is located two miles east of the SH130/hwy 290 intersection on the south side of the road. Good place for lunch, fuel is available next door. If you decide to go directly to the church instead, it is located on FM 1704 approx.. 7 mi south of the hwy 290 intersection in Elgin.

    Wx: Forecast is for partly cloudy skies, Lo of 65, High of 90

    Notes: This will be a flag line only at the church. Flag line to be in place prior to family arrival, NLT 1220. Please bring drinking water and sun block.

    Ride Captain: Mark Wells, 512-470-0380, mwells2@austin.rr.com
    Assist RC: Dick Ward

    #1938
    markwells
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    Thank you to those who came out to honor Spc. Romine this afternoon. There were quite a few military and what seemed like most of Elgin there to pay their respects as well.

    You brought a small measure of comfort to his grieving family on behalf of grateful Americans everywhere.

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