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: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, be briefed and await arrival of SGT Slavenwhite and his family from Georgetown.
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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 Medical Retiree and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this HERO who will not be forgotten. Rest in peace forever free.
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
Rest easy, Hero. God has your back with the help of the Patriot Guard, and you will not be forgotten. Thank you for protecting us, SGT Matthew Troy Slavenwhite. To his family and friends: My heart is heavy and it is with sorrow that I tell you I am so sorry for the loss of such a brave man. I pray you keep his memories in your heart and let God do the rest.
VJ Kruger
..."Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
