HONOR MISSION
PFC James Earl Pickens, 62, US Army, Veteran, UNACCOMPANIED
The staffs of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery and Lake Shore Funeral Home have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of this Unaccompanied Veteran.
James was born on July 27, 1960, and served in the United States Army from August 1978 to August 1981. PFC Pickens received the Marksman Badge with M16 Rifle Bar and Sharpshooter Badge with Hand Grenade Bar. No other information is known about this Veteran at this time.
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 23
Staging Time: 1005
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 Veteran.
WX: Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. Be prepared to volunteer as pallbearers, if asked by the Cemetery Director.
3. 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 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.