Confirmed Austin Mission
Claud Thigpen 83, U.S. Army
Korean war veteran
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family to participate in the funeral service of Claud Thigpen 83, U.S. Army Korean war veteran. Claud achieved the rank of Corporal.
Date/Time: Friday , July 19th 2013 11:30am
Location: Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos G. Parker Blvd, Taylor Tx
Directions: From the intersection of FM 685 and Hwy 79 East in Hutto, go east on Hwy 79 until reaching the overpass of the loop around Taylor. Turn left just after passing under the overpass and go north on Carlos G. Parker Blvd until reaching the funeral home, on the right. http://tinyurl.com/ProvidenceFHTaylor
Timeline:
10:15am - 10:45am Staging
10:45am - Mission/Safety Briefing
11:00am - Flag line
Wx: Partly Cloudy, lo - 74, hi - 95, 10% possibility of rain (KVUE Wx)
Notes: Please arrive on time, and hydrate prior to the mission.. Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Dress for the hot weather. Suggest sun block.
When the service concludes, we will join the LEO escorted procession to Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, just south of Killeen, for graveside services scheduled for 2:00pm.
