HONOR MISSION
SSG Connie Finley, 73, US Army, Veteran, OF Harker Heights, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Connie Finley has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Connie joined the Army and went to flight control school in Ft Rucker, Alabama. She lost part of her hearing and needed to go into a different field, and Connie went into cooking at Ft Ord, California. During her time in the military they journeyed to Ft Knox, Kentucky for three years and then on to Göppingen, Germany for three years and cooked on base. Connie ended her military career at Ft Carson, Colorado. Connie was in the Army a total of ten years. Her entire obituary may be found here: https://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/obituary/Connie-Finley
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 22
Staging Time: 1305
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 97.
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.