HONOR MISSION
CWO4 John Hunt Jr, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, of Belton, TX
The family of Chief Warrant Officer 4 John Hunt Jr has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service of their Loved One.
JR began his career as a Combat Engineer in Vietnam, and had a distinguished career in the United States Army Cavalry. He went to Warrant Officer Candidate School and was the honor graduate from his flight school class. HE was highly decorated; earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 5 Air Medals, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and many other medals. As an instructor pilot, JR mentored many young Aviators over the years. After retiring from the Army, JR entered Civil Service and was an Instructor Pilot and Director of the Flight Simulator Branch at Ft Hood. He ended his thirty five year Civil Service career as Deputy Director of Aviation Operations at Ft Hood. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dossmanfh.com/obituary/chief-warrant-office-john-hunt-jr-usa-ret
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 23
Staging Time: 0905
Staging Location: Dossman Funeral Home, 2525 North Main Street, Belton, TX 76513-1519 (http://tinyurl.com/y8gcu4g)
Briefing: 0915
Flagline Establishment: 0925 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly.
WX: A 40 percent chance of showers after 0700. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient 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.
