HONOR MISSION
SSG Jim "Take'em" Valentino, 73, US Army/US Marine Corps, Retired, of Temple, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Jim Valentino has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Jim enlisted in the US Army as a cook and later re-enlisted into the Marine Corps as a marine security guard and served with President Nixon at the West Coast White House in San Clemente, California, upholding a proud legacy of service to his country. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.youngsdaughters.com/obituaries/jim-valentino
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 25
Staging Time: 1305
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: Partly cloudy, with a High of 92F. Winds S at 10 to 15 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, US Marine Corps 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.
