HONOR MISSION
CW4 Gerald "Jerry" Ward, 73, US Army, Retired, Desert Storm Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient, of Harker Heights, TX
The family of Chief Warrant Officer Gerald Ward has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Procession and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Gerald was drafted into the Army and became a career helicopter pilot, and retired from the Army after receiving many accolades and awards culminating in the Bronze Star after Desert Storm. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/killeen-tx/gerald-ward-11778358
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 24
PROCESSION
Staging Time: 1355
Staging Location: First Baptist Church of Killeen, 3310 South W S Young Drive, Killeen, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/1stBapChKill)
Briefing: 1405
KSU: 1415 +/- at the discretion of the Funeral Director.
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 arrival of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, be briefed and await arrival of the procession.
WX: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1300. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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.
3. Only PGR motorcyles will be involved in this procession.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army Desert Storm Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient 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.
