HONOR MISSION
MSG Gary Douglas Erpenbach, 60, US Army, Retired, OF Nolanville, TX
The family of Major Gary Erpenbach has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and at Interment of their Loved One.
Gary joined the US Army in 1975, served his country proudly for 20 years, and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1995. Some of his stations included Forts Dix, Belvoir, and Knox, as well as installations in Fliegerhorst Kaserne, Germany, and Seoul, Korea, where he served as Motor Sergeant and Battalion Maintenance Supervisor. His final and longest term of service was at Fort Hood, where he built his home and raised his family. He was awarded numerous Army awards including Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal (6th Award). He continued his service to the military as a civilian contractor, as well as instructor for the MRAP-U Recovery Unit at the Red River Army Depot. He loved country music, brats, beer, and never missed a Packers game. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.scottsfhcc.com/notices/MSGRetGary-Erpenbach
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.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this 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
Member of VFW Post 12124 2018 - 2018
Past Post Commander, VFW Post 79 (2011 - 2012)
Past President & member of VFW Riders, Meridian, MS (2009 - 2013)
Member of PGR 2006
Member of PGR of CenTex 2008
Member of PGR of MS 2009
Member of NTX PGR 2015
Life member of Harley Owners Group (HOG)
Life member of Meridian HOG Chapter, England
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