HONOR MISSION
SMSgt Raul Rodriguez, 83, US Air Force, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, OF Georgetown, TX
The family of Senior Master Sergeant Raul Rodriguez has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Interment of their Loved One. Austin PGR is handling the Funeral Service portion of this mission. At this time there is no procession planned. Once their portion is published you may find listed it on their website at: http://www.AusPGR.org
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 family from Georgetown.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 94. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Notes:
1. Austin PGR is handling the Funeral Service portion of this mission. At this time there is no procession planned. Once their portion is published you may find listed it on their website at: http://www.AusPGR.org
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 Vietnam Veteran & Retiree for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
Austin PGR Announcement
New link direct to obituary with Vietnam information/medals
Confirmed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the procession for Raul Rodriguez, 83, United States Air Force veteran. Raul served over 20 years and achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.
Obituary for Raul can be found at this link once it is published by the funeral home.
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=SMSgt.+Raul+Rodriguez%2c-USAF&lc=4887&pid=175678933&mid=6572881
Date/Time: Monday, August 31st, 2015 9:40am
Location: Cook Walden Forrest Oaks, 6300 W. William Cannon, Austin Tx
Directions: We will stage at the funeral home. It is just east of South Lamar (Hwy 71 / 290) on William Cannon, north side of street.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/6300+W+William+Cannon+Dr,+Austin,+TX+78749/@30.2326599,-97.8638123,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x865b4bdac546d5eb:0x709410e9d17c6da3
Timeline:
8:50am - 9:20am Staging
9:20am - Briefing
9:40am - Procession to Church
Wx: Lo-73 Hi-97 Mostly Sunny, ( KVUE Wx)
Notes: Start hydrating the day before and bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Dress for the weather. Suggest sunblock. We will join the LEO escorted procession approximately 1.5 miles to the church. Once we arrive at the church and the family is inside, we will depart quietly.
Interment will commence at 2:00pm, Central Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Killeen. Those wishing to attend may join Cen-Tex PGR at the cemetery at the 1:05pm staging time for briefing and setup. There is no procession to Killeen.
Ride Captain: Sam Warren 512-217-4191 samhwk@gmail.com
Flag Wrangler: N/A
Please try to attend the mission to honor this man who served his country well.
