HONOR MISSION
SSgt James Jones, US Marine Corps, Veteran, Vietnam Veteran, of Waco, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant James Jones has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
James enlisted in the Marine Corps September 1, 1964, in Dallas, Texas as a Private. March 1, 1967, James took Honorable Discharge as Sergeant in Parris Island, South Carolina. September 16, 1967. James re-enlisted in the United States Marine Corps with Good Conduct Medal leading his Second Team to Vietnam. On October 16, 1973, James took his last Honorable Discharge as Staff Sergeant after serving for nine years, one month and sixteen days. James received many decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations, and campaign ribbons: Rifle Expert Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal with 6 Stars, Good Conduct Medal with 1 Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.oakcrestwaco.com/memorials/james-jones/5376294/index.php
Flagline Establishment: 1025 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly to Waco Memorial Park, Robinson, TX 76706 (http://tinyurl.com/WacoMemPk)
WX: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 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 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.
