CenTex Addendum to Austin Honor Mission
Sgt Glenn "Bud" Simmons, 85, US Air Force WWII Veteran, TX DPS Master Peace Officer & Justice of the Peace, OF Georgetown, TX
The family of Sergeant Glenn "Bud" Simmons has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Interment of their Loved One.
Bud had a distinguished career in law enforcement. He retired after 34 years from the Texas Department of Public Safety as a Master Peace Officer with the rank of Inspector (overseeing other inspectors). Bud then became Judge Simmons as Justice of the Peace for Pct 3 in Williamson County, then continued his law enforcement career as Executive Director of the Texas Police Association. Bud was as forthright and as direct as a man knew how to be. He was diplomatic yet his words carried the message that there was only one way to do things and that was the right way. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.ramseyfuneral.com/sitemaker/sites/Ramsey2/memsol.cgi?user_id=1753631
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 16
FUNERAL SERVICE
See Austin Mission Below.
INTERMENT
Staging Time: 1105
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 from Georgetown.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Notes:
1. Those desiring to participate in the Funeral Service and Procession from Georgetown, see Austin's Mission below.
2. Be at staging ON TIME.
3. 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 WWII Veteran, TX DPS Officer and Justice of the Peace for his selfless service to our Great Nation, The Republic of Texas and his Community.
Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for Mr. Glenn E. "Bud" Simmons. Mr. Simmons served in the US Air Force from 1946 - 1950, leaving the service with the rank of Sergeant. He then spent 34 years with the Texas Department of Public Safety as a peace officer and inspector. More information about Mr. Simmons can be found here: http://www.ramsey...id=1753631
Date/Time: Thursday, 03 March 2016, 10:00 am
Location: Ramsey Funeral Home, 5600 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX 78633 Directions: We will stage at the funeral home. Map link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ramsey+Funeral+Home/@30.7027039,-97.7463572,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x86452af901b422d9:0xf9ada248d3023cc2
Timeline:
8:45 am – 9:15 am Staging
9:15 am - Briefing
9:30 am - Flag line
Wx: Hi 85 deg, partly cloudy.
Notes: Start hydrating the day before and bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Arrive fully fueled. Following the funeral service we will join an LEO escorted procession from the funeral home to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen for a scheduled 12 noon burial service. Upon arrival at the cemetery we will fall under the direction of the Centex PGR ride captain.
