CenTex Addendum to Austin Honor Mission
CPL Raymond E Johnson, 87, US Army, Veteran OF Georgetown, TX
The family of Corporal Raymond Johnson has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One. For any members interested in attending the Austin portion of this mission, see their information posted at the bottom.
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 SH 195, Killeen, Texas 76542 (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.
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
[AUSPGR] Raymond Johnson, 87, US Army veteran, Georgetown, TX, 19 JAN 2017
Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for Mr. Raymond Johnson. Mr. Johnson served two years in the US Army, 1952 - 1954, leaving the army as a corporal. Additional information about Mr. Johnson's life is available here: http://www.ramseyfuneral.com/sitemaker/sites/Ramsey2/memsol.cgi?user_id=1904920
Date/Time: Thursday, 19 January 2017. Funeral service scheduled for 9 am.
Location: Ramsey Funeral Home, 5600 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX 78633. 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?shorturl=1
Timeline:
7:50 am – 8:20 am Staging
8:20 am - Briefing
8:30 am - Flag line
Wx: Hi 73 deg, partly cloudy
Notes: Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. This is a flag line only at the funeral home. Once the memorial service begins we will strike the flag line and depart quietly. Burial service is at 11 am at CTSVC. There is no procession to the cemetery.
Ride Captain: Terry Ayers, (512) 925-6101, mototerry@sbcglobal.net
Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson
Please attend this mission to honor Mr. Johnson's service to our country.
