US ARMY – KOREA POW/MIA/KIA –AIRPORT RECOVERY
The family of CPL Billy Joe Butler, 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.
Billy Joe Butler was born in Kerrville, Texas on April 13, 1931 to Gertrude Ann (Holliman) Butler and Charles Drew Butler. Billy died for his Country as a Prisoner of War at Camp Hofong North Korea, Jan 27, 1951. Billy’s parents received a ‘Battle Casualty Report’ Jan 3, 1951 reporting PFC Billy Joe Butler as MIA, however, it would be November 9, 1953, before Billy’s family would be notified of his death and even then, their son would not be returned home.
April 29, 2019, the US Army Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Laboratory, through channels, contacted Billy’s oldest, surviving family member, sister, Ellen Chipman. Billy’s remains had been identified and are being returned to his family.
REQUESTOR: Marian Fisher, Fort Sam Houston Casualty Assistant Officer
STAGING: 1030 Hours, Wednesday, July 24, 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: 1045 Hours
KSU: 1110 Hours (On Cue, Semper Gumby)
DESTINATION: Kerrville Funeral Home
1221 Junction Hwy.
Kerrville, Texas 78028
https://goo.gl/maps/MvrBMVKjiVxsXND76
We will have an Honor Line at the Funeral Home.
RC: Don “Papa Bear” Williams
Texasshoes@sbcglobal.net
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!
***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
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Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Honor, Dignity, Respect
Cell: (562) 413-2223
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
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[2019] Airport Recovery, Billy Joe Butler, Veteran US Army, POW/MIA Korea (133-19) 24 Jul 19
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