CenTex Addendum to Austin Honor Mission
SGT Preston Scott Hartley, 31, US Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, OF Powder Springs, GA
The family of Sergeant Preston Hartley has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One. This is the second half of SGT Hartley's mission, the first half being performed by the Austin PGR. If you wish to participate in Austin's portion, their mission is pasted below. Up-to-the-minute info can be found on their website at http://www.auspgr.org
Preston was part of the 1st Calvary Division of Ft Hood, serving two tours in Iraq and became a Sergeant. He enjoyed reading, bowling, and was proficient in Spanish, as well as learning to speak German, always wanting to learn more. His full obituary may be found here: http://www.ramseyfuneral.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1953937
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 17
Staging Time: 1335 +/- (Likely the flags will still be set up from our previous mission this day.)
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 Family from Ramsey Funeral Home in Georgetown.
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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] Preston S. Hartley, 31, US Army OIF veteran, Georgetown, TX, 25 APR 2017
Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for Mr Preston Scott Hartley. Mr. Hartley served four years in the US Army, including two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Additional information about Mr. Hartley's life can be found here: http://fojit.us12.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=1160d2b8951be64eafaf6251f&id=3782f70f85&e=487b062151
Date/Time: Tuesday, 25 April 2017. Funeral service scheduled for 10 am.
Timeline:
8:50 am – 9:20 am - Staging
9:20 am - Briefing
9:30 am - Flag line
Wx: Hi 88 deg, clear skies
Notes: Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. This is a flag line only at the funeral home. Inurement at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is scheduled for 2 pm the same day. There is no procession planned from Georgetown to Killeen. However, the ride captain will select two big flag bike volunteers to accompany the coach and family to the cemetery. See the Centex PGR thread for details on that portion. www.centexpgr.org
Ride Captain: Russ Miller, navyvetad2@gmail.com, (512) 636-9692
Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson
Please attend to honor this veteran's service to our country and support his family in their loss.
