HONOR MISSION
LCpl Guadalupe "Mel" Melendez, 70, US Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, of Harker Heights, TX
The family of Lance Corporal Guadalupe Melendez has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
After high school, Mel joined the US Marine Corps. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and served from January 1972-September 1973. He was a Marine Radio Operator while in Vietnam. He was known for his amazing stories and adventure of being in the jungle and being stationed in the Philippines. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Guadalupe-Melendez?obId=28366765
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 23
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1005
Staging Location: Heritage Funeral Home, 425 East Central TX Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (http://tinyurl.com/ykskupz)
Briefing: 1015
Flagline Establishment: 1025 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly.
Ride Captain: Holly “Holler” Melendez; 254.931.0127; InVamous_Kai@yahoo.com
COMMITTAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1205
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: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 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.