CenTex Addendum to Austin Honor Mission
PO3 Raymond Powell, 93, US Navy, WWII Veteran, OF Dripping Springs, TX
The family of Petty Officer Third Class Raymond Powell has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
When he was old enough, Powell entered into military service during WWII in the United States Navy, serving as a fire control officer on the USS Minneapolis, a heavy cruiser, in the South Pacific. He was honorably discharged after the war. His entire obituary may be viewed here: http://www.ramseyfuneral.com/obituary/raymond-powell
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 18
Staging Time: 1205
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 sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 10 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 D. Powell, 93, US Navy, WWII veteran, Georgetown, TX, 31 DEC 2018
Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for Mr. Raymond D. Powell. Mr. Powell served in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Minneapolis. He was a PO3 Fire Controlman.
Additional information about his life can be read here: http://www.ramseyfuneral.com/obituary/raymond-powell
Date/Time: Monday, 31 December 2018. Funeral at 10 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:
8:50 - 9:20 am - Staging
9:20 am - Briefing
9:30 am - Flag line
Wx: Hi 63 deg, partly cloudy.
Notes: This is a flag line only at the funeral home. Following the start of the service we will strike the flag line and depart quietly. Burial will follow at the CTSVC in Killeen at 1 pm. Centex PGR will be in attendance.
Ride Captain: TBD
Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson
Please attend to show honor and gratitude for this WWII sailor's service in the defense of freedom many years ago.