SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
SGT William Brinson, 86, US Army, Retired
The family of Sergeant William Brinson has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Procession and Committal Services of their Loved One.
William enlisted in the United States Army in 1945, serving with distinction in the 68th US Constabulary Squadron, which played a crucial role in postwar Germany and Austria. His military career included assignments at Camp Gordon, Redstone Arsenal, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, and Fort Hood, Texas. He retired in 1966 as a sergeant, having earned the Army of Occupation Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal Bronze, and Sharpshooter distinctions for both rifle and pistol. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/killeen-tx/william-brinson-12108553
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 24
PROCESSION
Staging Time: 1305
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood St, KILLEEN, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 1305
KSU: 1325 +/- 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 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 procession.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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. All four wheeled vehicles will report to the cemetery.
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.
