HONOR MISSION
SSG Alvin L Howard, 76, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, OF Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Alvin Howard has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Howard entered the US Army in 1962, and served in Vietnam. He retired in 1982 in Ft Hood Texas with twenty years of service. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.scottsfhcc.com/notices/Alvin-Howard
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 18
Staging Time: 0805
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: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
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.