[2019] PFC Herschel Riggs, US Army (83-19) 22 & 25 May 19

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US ARMY – KOREAN CONFLICT KIA - RECOVERY

The family of PFC Herschel Riggs, US Army. Requests the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders in the recovery of their loved one and a LEO Supported Procession to the Funeral Home.
Herschel Mearl Riggs, was born on 21 September 1931 and enlisted in the U.S. Army on 16 June 1949. He was a Private (Pvt) with Headquarters Company (HQ Co), 19th Infantry Regiment (19th INF), 24th Infantry Division (24th ID) in Korea when the war broke out in 1950. He was last seen near Taejon, Republic of Korea (R.O.K.) on 16 July 1950. Without evidence of continued survival, the Army issued a presumptive Finding of Death on 31 December 1953 for Pvt Riggs and temporarily promoted him to the rank of Private First Class (Pfc).

REQUESTOR: Marian Fisher, Fort Sam Houston Casualty Assistant Officer

Part #1 RECOVERY

WEATHER:

STAGING: 1100 Hours, Wednesday, May 22, 2019
San Antonio International Airport
Cell Phone Waiting Lot (Behind the Gas Station)
Airport Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78216
https://goo.gl/maps/s9GAmi27evG2

BRIEFING: 1115 Hours

KSU: 1130 Hours (On Cue, Semper Gumby)

DESTINATION: Hurley Evan Funeral Home
118 W Oaklawn Road
Pleasanton, Texas 78064
https://goo.gl/maps/Zf9EjBmmdywtmqAp9

We will have a Honor Line at the Funeral Home.


RC: Don “Papa Bear” Williams
Texasshoes@sbcglobal.net








Part #2 FUNERAL SERVICE

The family of PFC Herschel Riggs, US Army. Requests the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services, LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one.

WEATHER:

STAGING: 0900 Hours
Immaculate Heart of Mary
422 W Brazos Street
Pearsall, Texas 78061
https://goo.gl/maps/7aCJ1hMnsitrchzm7

BRIEFING: 0915 Hours

SERVICE: 1000 Hours, Saturday, May 25, 2019
Immaculate Heart of Mary
422 W Brazos Street
Pearsall, Texas 78061
https://goo.gl/maps/7aCJ1hMnsitrchzm7

KSU: 1115 Hours (Semper Gumby)

INTERNMENT: Immediately following the Service
Pearsall Catholic East Cemetery
1600 East Colorado St
Pearsall, Texas 78061
https://goo.gl/maps/spMdJm23kgmNP7Cc9

RC: Don “Papa Bear” Williams
Texasshoes@sbcglobal.net

FC: Danette "Dani" O'Hara
danetteohara@yahoo.com



Warm Regards,

Bob "Pizza Man" Johnson
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223