CONFIRMED TWO-DAY MISSION
SPC Ember Marie Alt, 21, US Army, KIA, Killeen, TX
The family of Specialist Ember M Alt has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Airport Recovery, Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Ember graduated from Killeen High School in 2009 where she excelled in track. One of her crowning moments is where she helped lead her team to the State finals during her senior year. Ember joined the United States Army in 2011. During her service SPC Ember Marie Alt received many awards for her accomplishments to include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart metal and the Combat Action Badge just to name a few. Ember’s complete obituary may be found here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Ember-Alt&lc=1795&pid=165528583&mid=5580507
THIS IS A TWO-DAY MISSION
DAY 1 - Fri, 28 Jun 13
AIRPORT RECOVERY
Staging Time: 1230
Staging Location: Parking Lot at Victory Corner (West Fort Hood Main Gate) located on the SW Corner at the Intersection of Hwy 190 & Clark Road, between Killeen & Copperas Cove (http://tinyurl.com/VictoryCornerWFH). ENTRANCE IS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PARKING LOT - LOOK FOR IT ON YOUR RIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE INTERSECTION OR YOU WILL END UP DRIVING THROUGH THE DITCH TO GAIN ENTRY!
Briefing: 1240
WX: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME and topped off.
2. Expect Changes - Sempre Gumby! Watch your email & our website.
3. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
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 (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Briefing: 1010 - 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: CJ "CeeJ" Foy; 254.317.8226; foy@foyco.com
WX: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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 Warrior for her Ultimate Sacrifice to our Great Nation.
