[2017] LTC Ronald David Rainville, Retired US Army, Vietnam (38-17) 21 MAR 17

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The family of LTC (ret) Ronald “Ron” David Rainville, a US Army pilot and 2 tour Vietnam War Veteran requests the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders at Church Services, the LEO Supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. Ron, a prostrate cancer survivor, had been shot down 6 times, 3 times in flames in Vietnam, and was decorated 77 times for heroism, valor, service and achievement during his military career.

(FAMILY HAS REQUESTED PGR ASSISTANCE WITH PALL BEARERS, LOW ATTENDANCE EXPECTED, MOST FAMILY NO LONGER IN THE AREA)

REQUESTOR: Olga Roser, Stepdaughter

STAGING: 0900 Hours, Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church
7990 W Military Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78227
https://goo.gl/maps/6E3NKjeqiLs

BRIEFING: 0915 Hours
(Between 0915-0945, moving Hero from Castle Ridge, across the street,
to the Catholic Church)

SERVICES: 1000 Hours

INTERMENT: 1130 Hours
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92

RC: Juan “Mister T” Tarango

FC: Martin “SoJo” Sojourner

WEATHER: Hi 83 / Lo 61, 0% chance of precipitation, 84% Humidity
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and their family. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!

Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the one we are honoring.

Respectfully,

Mr. Jean “Dae Wi” Clark
Deputy State Captain
Patriot Guard, San Antonio, TX
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 210-452-2745