HONOR MISSION - PROCESSION & INTERMENT
MSG William "Bill/Bear" Robert Hart, 76, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Twice Bronze Star Recipient, Harker Heights, TX
The family of Master Sergeant "Bear" Hart has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Procession and Interment Service of their Loved One.
Bill proudly served the US Army in F Company, 75th Ranger Regiment; serving two tours in Vietnam and earning a Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Cluster. His fellow soldiers referred to him as “Bear” Hart for his strength and bravery. He retired after 20 years of service at the rank of Master Sergeant. He then owned and operated Bill’s Harley Shop in Harker Heights for 18 years. Bill proudly served his community as a 32nd Degree Master Mason and Thrice Past Illustrious Master of the Mt Horeb Grand Lodge of Texas in Mahomet, TX. He was also a proud member of the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. "Bear's" full obituary may be found here: http://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2784738&fh_id=14453
Date: Tuesday, 4 Nov 14
PROCESSION
Staging Time: 1005
Staging Location: Heritage Funeral Home, 425 East Central TX Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (http://tinyurl.com/ykskupz)
Briefing: 1015
KSU: 1030 +/- At the discretion of the Funeral Director.
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)
Setup & 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 the procession from Heritage Funeral Home.
WX: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 7 AM. Cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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 Retired Vietnam Veteran and Twice Bronze Star Recipient for his selfless service to our Great Nation and His Community.
