CONFIRMED: James Aaron McKenzie, Retired, Veteran, US Air Force, Vietnam (204-24) 16 Oct 24
7735 Gibbs Sprawl Rd
San Antonio, TX 78239
USA
US AIR FORCE RETIRED VETERAN – VIETNAM WAR
The family of Mr. James Aaron McKenzie, a US Air Force (Ret.) Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services and LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
James Aaron McKenzie was born October 5, 1935, in Finchburg, AL. He passed away on October 9, 2024.
After graduating from high school, James joined the United States Air Force, on September 16, 1959, and served his country for 24 years, retiring as a SMS in 1983. While in the Air Force, James met and married the love of his life, Agnes Cecelia Wilke. They were set up on a blind date, but the Air Force had other ideas, and their first date was canceled because the base went on lockdown. James and Agnes finally had an opportunity to meet and on February 6, 1960, they became husband and wife. This union lasted 64 years, until James passed away.
James and Agnes are the parents of four children, Emily, Michael, Patrick, and Kenneth. James was a loving, kind, and generous man, who was and is dearly loved by his family and many others. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his children fishing, hunting, and supporting them with the scouts.
He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Doug Burrows.
James is survived by his wife, Agnes C. McKenzie, daughter; Emily Burrows, sons: Michael (Diana), Patrick (Donna), and Kenneth McKenzie, fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, a brother and two sisters.
WEATHER: Hi 83 / Lo 66, 0 % Chance of Rain, 67 % Humidity, Wind: 6 mph ENE
REQUESTOR: Vickie King White, Family SPOX
STAGING: 8:00 am, Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Chapel Hill Funeral Home
7735 Gibbs Sprawl Road
San Antonio, Texas 78239
https://goo.gl/maps/PvVo4T8zJinRcD1q6
BRIEFING: 8:15 am
SERVICE: 9:00 am
Chapel Hill Funeral Home
7735 Gibbs Sprawl Road
San Antonio, Texas 78239
https://goo.gl/maps/PvVo4T8zJinRcD1q6
KSU: 10:00 am (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 10:45 am – Shelter #4 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Juan “Mr. T” Tarango
juantarango16@yahoo.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers