HONOR MISSION
LTC Bobby “Bob” Goodwin, 83, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient, of Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Lieutenant Colonel Bobby Goodwin has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Bob received his US Army commission as Second Lieutenant from the ROTC program graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate in December of 1962. Bob entered the military assigned to the Second Infantry Division Combat Arms Unit at Fort Benning, Georgia. He served his detail there before being assigned his career branch with the Adjutant General Corps. He completed his basic infantry course was in Georgia and later the Adjutant General course in Indiana. Other various military courses included Paratrooper Jump School, Jungle Warfare School, AG career course, and the Command and General Staff course, along with numerous management courses throughout his career. Some of his Tours of Duty other than those spent stateside, were in Korea, Vietnam, and West Germany. Bob was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral one, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Parachutist Badge. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.vissfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Bob-Goodwin
Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to Copperas Cove City Cemetery (http://tinyurl.com/CCCityCeme)
All Non-riders will report to the cemetery and wait for the procession.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
