HONOR MISSION
SSG Richard John Imholte, 83, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, (2x) Bronze Star/(2x) Purple Heart Recipient, of Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Richard Imholte has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Richard joined the Army in 1958 and our beloved veteran served and traveled the world for twenty years. From 1958-1978, Dick served as a proud Soldier and was a basic training Drill Sergeant from 1966-1968 at Fort Campbell, KY preparing Soldiers for combat in the Vietnam War. In 1968, Dick was deployed to Vietnam as a Tank Platoon Leader earning two bronze stars and two Purple Hearts for his actions. He retired from the Army after twenty years at Fort Hood, TX in 1976. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.vissfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Richard-Imholte
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 23
Staging Time: 0805
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: Please check the forecast before attending this mission.
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, Bronze 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.
