CONFIRMED: – UNACCOMPANIED VETERANS – 19 Veterans (170-26) 21 Oct 26
2117 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
USA
19 – UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN
At the invitation of the Bexar County Veterans Service Officer Betty Falcon, our presence and participation in the high honor of laying to rest 19 Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Name Rank/Branch War Period Age – Service Time
Charles Kyle A1C – Air Force N/A 65 – 2 Yrs
Larry Michaels SP5 – Army Vietnam 77 – 3 Yrs
Joseph Thomas SSGT – Air Force Persian Gulf 66 – 20 Yrs
Donald Hormachea SP4 – Army Vietnam 81 – 2 Yrs
Louis McClung FA – Navy Vietnam 85 – 4 Yrs
Marvin Zimmermann SP4 – Army Vietnam 86 – 3 Yrs
Gary Gillis SP4 – Army Vietnam 74 – 3 Yrs
Edward Sponaugle FR – Navy Vietnam 79 – 1 Yr
Michael Ross ISSN – Navy Vietnam 77 – 4 Yrs
Joe McClure PFC – Army Vietnam 83 – 1 Yr
Larry Russell YNSA – Navy Vietnam 80 – 1 Yr
Charles Taylor SGT – Army Grenada/Lebanon 71 – 7 Yrs
Billy Haggard PVT – Army N/A 63 – 8 Mos
Joe Barrientes PV1 – Army Vietnam 76 – 3 Yrs
James Endsley SSGT – Army N/A 64 – 6 Yrs
Orsbra Hardaway AR – Navy Vietnam 71 – 1 Yr
Billy Limbaugh AR – Navy Vietnam 82 – 1 Yr
John Ryan SP4 – Army Vietnam 75 – 2 Yrs
Ford Dixon PV1 – Army N/A 67 – 3 Yrs
WEATHER: Hi 84 / Lo 74, 100 % Chance of Rain, 97 % Humidity, Wind: 8 mph ENE
REQUESTOR: Betty Falcon, Bexar County Veteran Service Office
STAGING: 8:00 am, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Ebb Tide Lounge
2117 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/4sMDzLt1L3RavAzh7
BRIEFING: 8:15 am
KSU: 8:30 am (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 9:00 am – Assembly Area (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92
RC: Pete “Sea Dog” Johnson
pfjohn127@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
Please have the Army, Navy, and Air Force Service Flags
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