SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION - FULL FUNERAL
SSG Raymond Abb Hale, 75, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Killeen, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Raymond Hale has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Raymond joined the Army in 1957 and served his country bravely for over 22 years before retiring in 1979. During his time in the Army, he was stationed overseas multiple times, including three tours in Vietnam. After retiring, he worked as a technician in the chemical industry specializing in the removal and clean-up of asbestos and other hazardous chemicals. Raymond loved the gathering of family and friends, camping, fishing, and playing cards, dominoes, and slot machines. His full obituary may be found here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Raymond-Hale&lc=1795&pid=174632192&mid=6402302
Date: Thursday, 16 Apr 15
Staging Time: 1200
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood St, KILLEEN, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 1215
Flagline Establishment: 1225 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Killeen City Cemetery.
WX: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.
2. 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 Retiree and Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler:
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@twc.com
Barry “Bear” Dahlquist; 254.317.9977; advanceman1@yahoo.com
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!!!!!!!"
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (VIKING)
USN 1971 - 1975
USAF 1979 - 2011(Retired)
Vol. Firefighter 1974 - 1991
Security Officer 1999 - 2006
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VFW Member-at-Large, Texas
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Member of PGR of CenTex 2008
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Member of NTX PGR 2015
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