CONFIRMED MISSION - Monday, 9 Sep 14
PFC Owen Ickes, 42, US Marine Corps, Veteran, OF Killeen, TX
The family of Private First Class Owen Ickes has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Staging Location: Heritage Funeral Home, 425 East Central TX Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (http://tinyurl.com/ykskupz)
Briefing: 1715
Flagline Establishment: 1725 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and quietly depart.
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning, becoming Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Notes:
1. This is a Flagline Only Mission at the Funeral Home.
2. Be at staging ON TIME.
3. 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 Marine Corps Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
Rest in Peace HERO, May you ride those streets of Gold forever free in Heaven.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
"Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!"
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (VIKING)
USN 1971 - 1975
USAF 1979 - 2011(Retired)
Vol. Firefighter 1974 - 1991
Security Officer 1999 - 2006
VFW Life member of VFW
VFW Member-at-Large, Texas
Member of VFW Post 12124 2018 - 2018
Past Post Commander, VFW Post 79 (2011 - 2012)
Past President & member of VFW Riders, Meridian, MS (2009 - 2013)
Member of PGR 2006
Member of PGR of CenTex 2008
Member of PGR of MS 2009
Member of NTX PGR 2015
Life member of Harley Owners Group (HOG)
Life member of Meridian HOG Chapter, England
NRA & GOA Member