HONOR MISSION
SSG Fernando Perez Vega, 76, US Air Force/Army, Retired, Vietnam/Gulf War Veteran, of Santurce, PR
The family of Staff Sergeant Fernando Vega has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Fernando joined the US Air Force as an Air Freight Specialist. He was assigned to the Republic of the Philippines and Vietnam. After being released from the U.S. Air Force with an Honorable Discharge. A few years later, he decided to join the US Army as a Multichannel Transmission System Operator and the family was assigned to Fort Polk, Louisiana. He was then assigned to Vicenza, Italy and retired in 1996. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Fernando-Perez-Vega?obId=28425343
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 and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 5 to 10 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 Air Force, Retired Army Vietnam Veteran and Gulf War 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.
