HONOR MISSION
SP5 Travis M Black, US Army, Veteran, UNACCOMPANIED
The staffs of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery and Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of this Unaccompanied Veteran.
Travis served in the US Army from April 11, 1966 to February 15, 1969. No other information is known about this Veteran at this time.
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 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: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 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.
