HONOR MISSION
PFC Raymond William Fiala, 79, US Marine Corps, Korean War Veteran, OF Moody, TX
The family of Private First Class Raymond Fiala has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Raymond joined the US Marine Corps in 1951 and served in the Korean Conflict. Raymond was a member of the Granger Lions Club, Granger VFW Post 8587, and a lifetime member of the DAV. He was also a member of St Luke's Catholic Church, where he was a 4th Degree Knight. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.harpertalasek.com/services.asp?locid=33&page=odetail&id=65436
Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly.
Note: The family will have their "Celebration" at the church prior to going to Granger, TX for the Interment Service. We will meet them at the cemetery.
Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler:
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@twc.com
Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com
INTERMENT
Staging Time: 1315
Staging Location: Holy Cross/Granger City Cemetery, Granger, TX (http://tinyurl.com/HolyCross-GrangerCeme) The cemetery is located just east of Granger on FM 971 (Davilla St) at CR 348.
Briefing: 1330
Flagline Establishment: 1355 +/- At the discretion of the Ride Captain.
Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler:
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@twc.com
Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME.
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 Marine Corps, Korean War Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation and his Community.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of this KOREA 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!!!!!!!"
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (VIKING)
USN 1971 - 1975
USAF 1979 - 2011(Retired)
Vol. Firefighter 1974 - 1991
Security Officer 1999 - 2006
VFW Life member of VFW
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
NRA & GOA Member
