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 53.
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.
Ride Captain: George Winchester
Please join us in honoring this US Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
CONFIRMED MISSION: Billy Mark Martin, 70, USMC/Vietnam veteran, Georgetown, TX, Monday 14 JAN 2019.
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for Mr. Billy Mark Martin. Mr. Martin served in the US Marine Corps, enlisting in 1967. He fought in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1970 as a Corporal E-4.
Location: Cook Walden Davis Georgetown, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628. We will stage at the funeral home.
Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/wXebTEm9Uir
Timeline:
9:00 – 9:20 am - Staging
9:20 am - Briefing
9:30 am - Flag line
Wx: Hi 57 deg, sunny
Notes: This is a flag line only at the funeral home. After the start of the funeral service we will strike the flag line and depart quietly. Burial will take place the same day at 1 pm at CTSVC in Killeen. Centex PGR will be in attendance.
Ride Captain: Keith Longacre, keithlongacre@att.net, (512) 751-8955
Flag Wrangler: TBD
Please attend to show honor and gratitude for this Marine's service and sacrifice for our nation.
