HONOR MISSION
CSM Manley D Galloway, 84, US Army, Retired, Korean War and Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star(2) and Purple Heart(2) Recipient, Kempner, TX
The family of Command Sergeant Major Manley Galloway has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
CSM Galloway passed away last Tuesday in a Temple hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident that also claimed the life of his wife. He enlisted in the Army in 1948 and served honorably for over 29 years, retiring in 1974 at Ft Hood as Command Sergeant Major. During his time in the Army, Manley was a veteran of Berlin Airlift, Korean War and the Vietnam War. For his devoted service to his country, Manley was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and "V" Device as well as numerous other awards. His full obituary may be found at: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=CSM.+(Ret.)Manley-Galloway&lc=1795&pid=175734555&mid=6580703
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 15
Staging Time: 0900
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood St, KILLEEN, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 0915
Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Killeen Memorial Cemetery.
WX: Mostly Sunny High in the upper 90's, 10% chance of rain, winds SSE 10-15
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.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this KOREA, & 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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