CenTex Addendum to Austin Honor Mission - CTSVC
TSgt & Sgt Christopher Dan Kelley, 38, US Air Force Veteran & Active Hutto Police Officer, OF Hutto, TX
The family of US Air Force Technical Sergeant and Hutto Police Department Sergeant Christopher Kelley has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Interment of their Loved One.
At the age of 18, Chris enlisted into active duty in the United States Air Force where he served for eight years which included tours in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. While stationed in South Dakota, he met his wife Michele, also an active duty member of the Air Force. Chris and Michele returned to Texas. Chris continued his military career as an Air Force reservist where he achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant. In 2004, Chris began serving his central Texas community in a variety of roles, including: a Telecommunications Officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety; a Correctional Officer with the Travis County Sheriff's Office – Corrections; and a Commissioned Police Officer with the University of Texas at Austin Police Department. Chris made his final move to the Hutto Police Department in 2008 and immediately fell in love with the community. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2012 and recognized with the Supervisor of the Year award in 2013. While working full-time, he obtained his Bachelor's degree and began work towards his Master's degree. Chris was a member of Texas Municipal Police Association, Hutto Police Officer Association, and of the 100 Club of Central Texas. More information can be found in the following links:
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.
WX: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Notes:
1. Austin PGR is handling the Church and Procession portions of this mission. Their mission is pasted below in case Members would like to participate in their portion.
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 Air Force Veteran & Active Hutto Police Officer for his selfless service to our Great Nation and our Local Communities.
Confirmed Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the service for Christopher Dan Kelley 38, United States Air Force Veteran and Hutto Texas Police Sergeant. Chris served in the Air Force and achieved the rank of TSGT. With the Hutto Police, he was assigned as Sergeant of the Investigators Detail. Full obituary may be seen at the following link when it is published. http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Sgt.+Christopher-Kelley&lc=4993&pid=175158481&mid=6496250
Directions: We will stage at the church. From IH 35 and Wells Branch Blvd, go west on Wells Branch approximately 2.2 miles to Burnet Rd/1325. This is at the intersection of Mopac and Wells Branch. Turn north on Burnet Rd and proceed to the church on the right. https://goo.gl/maps/ERLzN
Timeline:
9:45am - 10:15am Staging
10:15am - Briefing
10:30am - Flag Line (RC Discretion)
Notes: Start hydrating the day before and bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Dress for the weather. Once the service begins, we will discontinue the flag line and prepare to join the LEO procession to Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery just south of Killeen. Cen-Tex PGR will have the cemetery portion set up and we will then be under their direction. There may be changes made by the family/organizers, so lets be flexible.
