CenTex Addendum to Austin Honor Mission
CPT Michael "Mike" Hutton, 81, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient, Lakeway, TX
The family of Captain Michael Hutton has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One. Anyone who wishes to attend the Austin portion on April fourth can find the information here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lakeway-tx/mike-hutton-12804317
Michael was attending the University of Texas when he was drafted at the height of the Vietnam War. He was stationed at Fort Hood, graduating as a Second Lieutenant from Officer Candidate School. Michael was platoon leader in A Company, 1st Battalion 46th Infantry, 198th “Brave and Bold” Brigade and achieved the rank of Captain during deployment, and earned the National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal, Viet Nam Campaign Medal w/60 device, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Two Overseas Service Bars, and the Bronze Star Medal. Upon return, he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he completed his tour of duty, and served twelve years in the Army Reserve. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lakeway-tx/mike-hutton-12804317
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 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: Please check the forecast before attending this mission
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 US Army Vietnam 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.
