SPC Robert Allan Pierce, 20, KIA United States Army Fort Smith AR, 13, 15 June 2013 The family of SPC Pierce has invited the Patriot Guard to join them in their hour of sorrow. Robert gave the full measure of sacrifice for our freedom in Tsamkani, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to A Co, 1st BN, 506th Regiment, 4th BCT, 101st AB DIV, Fort Campbell, KY. SPC Pierce is survived by his wife Christian, and their unborn child, along with a large host of family and loved ones. THIS WILL BE A 2 PART MISSION. Conditions will be the same both days-Hot, humid, emotional, big flags encouraged. Please hydrate and prepare accordingly. RC’s available will support with flags and cold water and reliefs. Also please consider interstate construction delays on I-540 and plan a safe route of travel. PART 1 STAGING: 1400 HR, Thursday, June 13 Ft. SmithNationalAirport 188th Fighter Wing 4850 Leigh Ave, exit 9 off I-540 Briefing 1415 and flag line as SPC Pierce is welcomed home. Escort to Edwards Funeral Home, 201N. 12th St. in Ft.Smith There will be a private visitation Friday afternoon/evening PART 2 STAGING: 0800HR, Saturday, June 15 Community Bible Church 9201 Dallas St. Ft.Smith Briefing 0830. Flag line from 0915 until commencement of service at 1000. Ride briefing following service commencement. Parking will be an issue, so please attend briefing if you plan to run in the procession ESCORT/INTERMENT: Roselawn Cemetery 5403 N. O St. Ft. Smith Military Honors provided by the 214th Fires Brigade from Fort Sill. FORECAST: HOT and SUNNY. Remember to hydrate and sunscreen. Keep an eye out for your members showing signs of heat stress. Know we will try to keep you hydrated and look out for you as best we can. RCIC: Curtis Galloway [email protected] 479-530-2398 ARC: Scott Clifton [email protected] 479-461-9081 And the rest of the team that’s on hand. Respectfully, Mark Taylor [email protected]
Posted on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:34:24 +0000
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