HONOR MISSION
SSG Ricky French, 66, US Army, Retired, of Lawton, OK
The family of Staff Sergeant Ricky French has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Ricky enlisted in the US Army as a 19K Tanker in May 1976. Ricky decided to take the harder road in life with the US Army to provide a better life for Debra and their family. Ricky was stationed stateside at Fort Hood, Fort Stewart, Fort Knox, and several bases throughout Germany throughout his 20-year career. Ricky retired from the US Army in May 1997. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Ricky-French?obId=31873341
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 24
Staging Time: 1205
Staging Location: Killeen Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 3800 Lake Rd, Killeen, TX (http://tinyurl.com/yfqsjzd)
Briefing: 1215
Flagline Establishment: 1225 +/- at the discretion of the Ride Captain.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 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.
