HONOR MISSION
SFC Donald Hubert Kousman, 85, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient, Harker Heights, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Donald Kousman has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Donald served 26 years in the Army, retiring in 1974. Duty assignments included stated-side duty at Fort Benning, Fort Riley, Schilling Manor and Salina in Kansas, and Fort Hood. He also served three tours in Korea and one each in Japan, Vietnam and Germany. He received the following Military Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Don was a member of the American Legion Post 223 in Killeen, VFW Post 3892 and DAV 29 of Harker Heights, 40 & 8 V-1031 in Killeen, the Chosen Few, and a member of St Pauls Catholic Church in Harker Heights. Donald's full obituary may be found here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Donald-Kousman&lc=1795&pid=180356579&mid=6973721
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 16
Staging Time: 1005
Staging Location: St Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church, 1000 East FM 2410, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (http://tinyurl.com/2ej5cm8)
Briefing: 1015
Flagline Establishment: 1025 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Killeen Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 3800 Lake Rd, Killeen, TX (http://tinyurl.com/yfqsjzd)
WX: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.