[2017] Eugene Gleason, Veteran US Army, Vietnam (115-17) 14 JUL 17

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FAMILYLESS VETERAN

The friends of Eugene Gleason, a US Air Force and Vietnam Veteran (1968 - 1972), requests the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders at the services, LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one.

Additional Info from the Requestor:

"Our dear friend and Vietnam veteran, Eugene Gleason, has passed away from bone cancer. He has no financial resources, property, or family. His friends are raising the funds to provide him with a funeral to honor his life. The casket and funeral will cost about $3000. The VA will contribute $300 and Social Security will pay $255. A You Caring fundraiser account has been set up to help raise the rest of the money needed."

https://www.youcaring.com/eugenegleason ... uttonshare

REQUESTOR: Neil King, Sherry Boyer

STAGING: 1300 Hours, Friday, July 14, 2017
Lowe's Home Improvement
1470 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/ERgNaKivkcN2

BRIEFING: 1315 Hours

INTERMENT: 1400 Hours
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92

RC: Juan Tarango

FC: Dalton "Cowboy" Watson

WEATHER: Hi 94 / Lo 74, 10% chance of rain, 57% Humidity

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 respect for this patriot and their family. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE! NO LITTERING, INCLUDES CIGARETTE BUTTS!!

4. 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.

5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.

Respectfully,

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