HONOR MISSION
Maj Robert Kirkpatrick Sr, 88, US Army/Air Force, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Silver Star/Purple Heart Recipient, of Little River-Academy, TX
The family of Major Robert Kirkpatrick Senior has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Robert originally joined the Army to become a helicopter mechanic. After his enlistment was up, he returned to college and soon heard of an Air Force cadet program that would allow him to follow his passion for planes and travel. Robert went to Harlingen, TX, being commissioned as an Air Force Lieutenant on July 23, 1959. Some of the more notable missions that he participated in were associated with the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Chicago Riots, Apollo 6, and Vietnam. While in Vietnam, Robert was part of an air crew that was shot down over enemy territory, for this he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. With twenty two years of service in the United States military, he retired with his family to a farm outside of Junction City, Kansas. One of the accomplishments he is most proud of was being instrumental in getting the four Army Aviators awarded Silver Stars for their actions as part of his rescue from a crashed C-130 on 18 April 1972. His entire obituary may be found here: https://temple.harpertalasek.com/obituary/MajorRobertW-KirkpatrickSrUSAFRet
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 52. North northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS 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 US Army, Retired US Air Force Vietnam Veteran, Silver Star, 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.
