HONOR MISSION - CTSVC Columbarium
MAJ Kenneth Garrett, 73, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Harker Heights, TX
The family of Major Kenneth Garrett has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Inurnment of their Loved One.
Major Garrett was proud to be an American and served in the US Army for 32 years, which included a tour in Vietnam where he was shot down twice in enemy territory. After retiring from the Army, he owned and operated the Wurstmarkt in Harker Heights, Texas. Kenneth's full obituary may be found here: http://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2896164&fh_id=14453
Date: Tuesday, 27 Jan 15
Staging Time: 1220
Staging Location: The side of the road directly across from the Columbarium at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located off TX 195 just south of Killeen, TX (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Briefing: 1230
Flagline Establishment: 1255 +/- At the direction of the Ride Captain.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
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 for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this VIETNAM 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!!!!!!!"
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