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Patriot Guard Riders Centex Region | Ride Information | Completed CenTex Missions
Author LTC Robert Swinton LaMonte, 85, US Navy & US Army (Retired), Korean War & Vietnam Veteran, Copperas
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Posted on 09/22/2015 11:41
HONOR MISSION
LTC Robert Swinton LaMonte, 85, US Navy & US Army (Retired), Korean War & Vietnam Veteran, Copperas Cove, TX


The family of Lieutenant Colonel Robert LaMonte has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Inurnment of their Loved One.

After graduating High School in 1949, he joined and served in the Navy for a short time. He served in Korea and later 3 tours in Vietnam. Bob retired from the Army in November of 1976 at Ft Hood after serving 27 years active duty. He served in the Army Reserve as well as the National and Texas Guard. Bob also worked for the United States Army Operational Test Command on West Fort Hood. Bob finally fully retired, at the age of 81, with over 61 years of military and civilian service to his country. He enjoyed serving his community and was a member of many groups to include Central Texas Mended Hearts and American Heart Association; Copperas Cove Morning Exchange Club, Police and Fire Commission, Chamber of Commerce, and Military Affairs. Bob was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Copperas Cove where he volunteered and served on many committees. His full obituary may be found here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Robert-LaMonte&lc=1796&pid=175517593&mid=6556370

Date: Friday, 25 Sep 15

FUNERAL SERVICE


Staging Time: 0905

Staging Location: Grace United Methodist Church, 101 W Avenue F, Copperas Cove, TX 76522-2125 (http://tinyurl.com/GraceUntdMethodChrchCC)

Briefing: 0915

Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly. Those wishing to participate in the Inurnment at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, see instructions below.

Note: Be at staging ON TIME.

Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler:
Ron “Joker” Smith; 254.415.8204; ron.smith4950@hot.rr.com
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@twc.com
Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com

INURNMENT


Staging Time: 1130

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: 1140

Flagline Establishment: 1155 +/- At the direction of the Ride Captain.

Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com

WX: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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 Retired US Navy and Army Korean War & Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation and his Community.


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