HONOR MISSION
1SG Lorenzo Longoria Jr, 82, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, 2x Bronze Star Recipient, OF Lampasas TX
The family of First Sergeant Lorenzo Longoria Jr has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Lorenzo served his country in the Army during Vietnam. During his military career, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal With four Bronze Service Stars, Bronze Star Medal With First Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Armed Force Honor Medal Second Class, Army of Occupation Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry With Palm, and the Good Conduct Medal Clasp, and retired with the rank of First Sergeant. His full obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/killeen-tx/lorenzo-longoria-7795593.
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 18
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 0905
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood St, KILLEEN, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 0915
Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession.
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, TX 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: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 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 Noncommissioned Officer, Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient for his selfless service to our Great Nation.