The family of Specialist 5 Jimmie Smith has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Jimmie served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart. He graduated from the Police Academy at McLennan Community College and worked as a Sergeant for the Rockdale Police Force. He also worked for the Marlin and Eagle Lake Police Force and was a long haul truck driver until his retirement in 1988. Jimmie enjoyed restoring classic cars, riding his Harley, fishing, collecting arrowheads, and spending time with his family. He loved to drag race and was the first person to race for the U.S. Army. Jimmie's full obituary may be found here: http://www.aderholdfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/aderho0/obit.cgi?user=1423180Smith
Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to Gerald Cemetery, Off 308, South of West, TX (http://tinyurl.com/GeraldCeme).
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 AM. Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Notes:
1. There is NO stop in Waco since West and the cemetery are a stone's throw from Waco.
2. Be at stagings ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.
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 Army, Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, Rockdale, Marlin & Lake Police Departments Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation and our Communities.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this WAR 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
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RE: SP5 Jimmie Eugene Smith, 65, US Army, West, TX
Rest easy, Hero. God has your back as does the Patriot Guard Riders. You will not be forgotten. Thank you for protecting us, SP5 Jimmie Eugene Smith. 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."
