[2019] Part 2 of 2:MSG Charlie Mares, Veteran US Arm, KIA Korea (46-19) 29 MAR 19

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US ARMY – COLD WAR/KOREAN CONFLICT KIA

Part 2 – Funeral Services

The family of Mr. Charlie John Mares, a US Army Veteran, requests the presence 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.

Charlie John Mares was born on 25 December 1919 in Texas and enlisted in the U.S. Army on 24 October 1948. He was a Master Sergeant (M Sgt) with Charlie Company (C Co), 1st Battalion (1st Bn), 34th Infantry Regiment (34th INF), 24th Infantry Division (24th ID) and was sent to Korea when the war broke out in 1950. He was last seen on 31 July 1950, during a firefight with the Korean People’s Army (KPA) at the town of Kwonbin-ni. Without evidence of continued survival, the Army issued a presumptive Finding of Death on 31 December 1953 for M Sgt MARES. Today, M Sgt MARES is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (NMCP, also known as the “The Punchbowl”) in Honolulu, Hawaii.

WEATHER: Hi 79 / Lo 65, 30% Chance of Rain, 73% Humidity

REQUESTOR: Marian Fisher, Fort Sam Houston Casualty Assistant Officer

STAGING: 0800 Hours, Friday, March 29, 2019
Smith Funeral Home
128 E.5th Street
Flatonia, Texas 78941
https://goo.gl/maps/rUS8k7cFXNx

BRIEFING: 0815 Hours

LOADING THE HERO: 0845 Hours

KSU: 0900 Hours (Semper Gumby)

SERVICE: 1100 Hours
Cistern Catholic Church
113 Manchester Street
Flatonia, Texas 78941
https://goo.gl/maps/tNy7mMTeekD2

INTERMENT: To Follow the Church Service
Cistern Catholic Church
113 Manchester Street
Flatonia, Texas 78941
https://goo.gl/maps/tNy7mMTeekD2

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

FC: Martin “SoJo” Sojourner
martinsojourner1943@gmail.com

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!

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 in attendance.

***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
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Honor, Dignity, Respect
Cell: (562) 413-2223
bobtxpgr@gmail.com