HONOR MISSION
SP5 Donald Slay Sr, US Army, Vietnam Veteran
The family of Specialist Fifth Class Donald Slay Sr has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Donald entered the United States Army on 29 October 1965. As an Armored Crewman, he obtained the rank of SP-5 (E-5) while in Vietnam for a year. He was awarded the following accommodations; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Devise, Vietnam Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for his service.
Flagline Establishment: 1225 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly to Evergreen Cemetery, Mart, TX (http://tinyurl.com/EvergreenCemeMart)
WX: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 5 to 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.
Ride Captain: Gary “GT” Taylor; 254.652.7669; [mail]gtaylor316.gt@gmail.com [/mail]
Please join us in honoring this US Army Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
