HONOR MISSION
Sgt Lester Obie Arnold Jr, 73, US Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran
The family of Sergeant Lester Obie Arnold Jr has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Upon graduation from Desoto High School, Lester enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served for six years. During his enlistment, he served two tours in Vietnam, and recieved the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal and Combat Action Ribbon. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dossmanfh.com/obituary/lester-arnold-jr
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 23
Staging Time: 1345
Staging Location: Moffat Cemetery, Moody, TX 76557 (On Highway 36, approximately 5 miles west of the airport in Temple, TX, or 0.3 mile east of the Lake Belton bridge) (http://tinyurl.com/MoffatCeme)
Briefing: 1355
Flagline Establishment: 1405 +/- At the discretion of the Ride Captain.
WX: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 US Marine Corps 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.
