HONOR MISSION
MAJ William "Bill" Crossan II, 74, US Army, Retired, of Harker Heights, TX
The family of Major William "Bill" Crossan II has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service of their Loved One.
After graduation from the University of Delaware, Bill was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the US Army and dedicated the next twenty years of his life to serving his country. Bill began his military career as an Air Defense Artillery Officer before transitioning into the Aviation Branch, and attended the US Army Aviation School at Fort Rucker, Alabama, where he graduated first in his class and was awarded his Army Aviator wings in June 1975. Bill’s military career took him throughout the United States and into Germany with A Company 3d Aviation Battalion (Combat) (3dABC) and culminated as Operations Officer for the 502d Aviation Battalion at Fort Hood. With the 502d, Bill saw multiple deployments and flew several thousand hours in various Army Aircraft. His career concluded with his retirement in August 1991. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/obituaries/William-Robert-Crossan-Ii?obId=29702945
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 23
Staging Time: 1205
Staging Location: Heritage Funeral Home, 425 East Central TX Expressway, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (http://tinyurl.com/ykskupz)
Briefing: 1215
Flagline Establishment: 1225 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly.
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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 Commissioned officer 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.
