HONOR MISSION
CW2 Roger David Miller, Jr, 66, US Army, Retired, Vietnam & Desert Shield Veteran, Silver Star & Bronze Star (2) Recipient, Temple, TX
The family of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Roger Miller has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Inurnment of their Loved One.
Roger retired from the US Army as a CW2 after twenty-three years of service. He served in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Shield. He was presented many medals including the Kuwait Liberation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, and a Silver Star. After retirement, he taught auto mechanics to inmates at the Hughes Unit for CTC. He owned and operated ROLIN Automotive. His full obituary may be found here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Roger-Miller&lc=4929&pid=179958642&mid=6925170
Flagline Establishment: 1025 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Note: Be at staging TOPPED OFF.
Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler:
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@twc.com
Barry “Bear” Dahlquist; 254.317.9977; advanceman1@yahoo.com
INURNMENT
Staging Time: 1235
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: 1245
Flagline Establishment: 1255 +/- At the direction of the Ride Captain.
Ride Captain/Flag Wrangler: Barry “Bear” Dahlquist; 254.317.9977; advanceman1@yahoo.com
WX: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph.
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 Retired US Army Vietnam & Desert Shield Veteran and Silver Star & Bronze Star (2) Recipient for his selfless service to our Great Nation.