CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
SSG Charles Taylor, 74, US Army, Retired
Copperas Cove Firefighter, Retired, OF Kempner, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Charles Taylor has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Charles served his country for 21 years in the Army. After retirement he found his true calling as a Firefighter in Copperas Cove, where he retired after 22 years of service. Charles was a devoted member of the Moose Lodge #2029 in Copperas Cove and also a founding member of Moose Riders C2. Additionally, he was a member of the VFW Post #3393 and American Legion Post #223. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.scottsfhcc.com/obits/obituary.php?id=473772
Flagline Establishment: 1125 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
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: 1310 – 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: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east southeast 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 Retiree and Copperas Cove Firefighter for his selfless service to our Great Nation and his Community.
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RE: SSG Charles Taylor, 74, US Army, Retired, Copperas Cove Firefighter, Retired, OF Kempner, TX
The Taylor family has asked me to relay their gratitude for all you did to Honor SSG Taylor on Thursday, the fire engines that were to help block traffic apparently got called out right before we left the funeral home and so a HUGE thank you the those of you that helped to take care of that for them. Charlie's daughter told me she felt that her daddy got a presidential send off and was beyond moved seeing the flag line for her father and was very disappointed that she didn't have a chance to go and hug each and every one of you that came out for him. So PLEASE consider yourselves hugged by her. Again....Thank you all SOO much.
"There are wounds that bleed inside us,
there are wounds we never see,
they are part of our refinements that allow a man to be,
there are wounds that bleed in silence,
with aristocratic grace,
there are tears we keep beside them,
never seen upon a face."
