ULTRA SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
SP4 James Chapoy, 77, US Army, Retired, of Killeen, TX
The family of Specialist Fourth Class James Chapoy has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Driven by a sense of duty and patriotism, James joined the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Although his deployment took him to Germany rather than Vietnam, his commitment to serving his country was unwavering. His time in the military shaped his character and left a lasting impression on those who knew him. His entire obituary may be found here: https://killeen.harpertalasek.com/obituaries/james-chapoy
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 26
Staging Time: 1005
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 65. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 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.
