The family of Staff Sergeant Ashley Sims has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Ashley entered the army in 1986 and served as a fighting vehicle infantryman He was discharged in 2002. He earned several medals, including three army achievement medals, three army good conduct medals, an army lapel pin/NATO medal (Yugoslavia), and the armed forces expeditionary medal.
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 26
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: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. 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 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.
