HONOR MISSION
SFC John Massoni, 91, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, of Killeen, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class John Massoni has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
John lied about his age to join the Army, then spent nearly twenty-two years serving his country. John’s military career included one tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. He received several medals during his time in the service, and retired from the Army in 1971 with the rank of Sergeant First Class. His entire obituary may be viewed here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/killeen-tx/john-massoni-9984162
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 21
Staging Time: 1005
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: Sunny, with a high near 61.
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.
3. A mask or face covering will be mandatory, due to the mandate from the State of Texas.