[2017] CSM Thomas Quinn, Retired US Army, Vietnam, Desert Storm (152-17) 5 SEP 17

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**EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE**

VIETNAM & DESERT STORM

The family of CSM (Retired) Thomas William Quinn, a US Army Vietnam and Desert Storm Veteran, requests the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders at the graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one.

Services were held in Lampasas, Texas on August 1, 2017. This is the second attempt for interment at Fort Sam Houston with Caisson, the first cancelled due to weather.

"CSM Quinn joined the Army in 1969, served 2 tours in Vietnam with 173rd Abn Bde and saw combat again in Desert Storm with the 4th 159th Avn Bn. He retired at Ft. Hood as the 2 AD Avn Bde CSM in January 1995. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star w 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal w/1 Oak Leaf cluster, Air Medal with Numeral "18", Army Commendation w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal w/1 Oak Leaf cluster, Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Kuwait Liberation Medal.

REQUESTOR: Linda Quinn, Spouse
512-818-7330

STAGING: 1230 Hours, Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Lowe's Home Improvement
1470 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/ERgNaKivkcN2

BRIEFING: 1245 Hours

INTERMENT: 1330 Hours
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92

RC: Bob "Pizza Man" Johnson

FC: Martin "SoJo" Sojourner (Team SoJo)

WEATHER: Hi 94 / Lo 72, 10% chance of rain, 60% 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