Confirmed Austin Mission
Jack Sparkman 67, US Air Force Vietnam Veteran
The family has requested the PGR to participate in the funeral service of Jack Sparkman 67, U.S. Air Force Sgt, Vietnam Veteran. Jack also served in the Texas Army National Guard, Austin Police Department, Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office, and the Patriot Guard Riders Austin Region. http://www.bastropprovidencefuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/results.cfm?&fh_id=12543
Directions: We will stage at the funeral home. Going east on Hwy 71 from Austin, cross the Colorado River bridge in Bastrop, and after passing the intersection of Hwy 95, the funeral home will be on the right. http://goo.gl/maps/uAWKB
Timeline:
8:45am - 9:10am Staging
9:10am - Mission/Safety Briefing
9:30am - Flag Line
Wx: Lo - 55, hi - 81 Sunny (KVUE Wx)
Notes: Please arrive on time, have your fuel topped off, and hydrate prior to the mission.. Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Dress for the weather (check before leaving).
When the service is ended, we will join the LEO escorted procession to Young’s Schoolhouse Cemetery for graveside honors. http://goo.gl/maps/7Ad0Y
Check the website for updates on info. The obituary was not posted on the Funeral Home website at the time of this writing.
Ride Captain: Sam Warren 512-217-4191 samhwk@gmail.com Asst. Ride Captain: Keith Longacre
Flag Wrangler: Bob Binkley
Please make plans for attending to honor this man who spent his life serving his country, community and others.
