| FINAL ITINERARY |
This is the final
itinerary for the
Patriot Guard Riders to
Honor
Sgt. Kyle B. Stout, 25, of
Texarkana, Texas
Killed in Action July 30th,
Kandahar, Afghanistan
United States Army
His family has requested
that the Patriot Guard Riders be present to accompany Sgt.
Stout home on Thursday 08/05 and his services on Saturday 08/07.
The Missions are a 'go'
and all contacts have been made.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Kyle B. Stout, 25, of Texarkana, Texas, died July 30 in
Kandahar, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents
attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort
Campbell, Ky. Fort Campbell, KY — A
101st Airborne Division Soldier died July 30th when an improvised
explosive device exploded near a security checkpoint in Kandahar
Province, Afghanistan. Sgt. Kyle B. Stout,
25, of Texarkana, Texas, was a cannon crewmember (artilleryman)
assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion,
320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. He entered
the Army in July 2006 and arrived at Fort Campbell in November
Sgt. Kyle B. Stout Stout’s awards and
decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement
Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Iraq
Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal;
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army
Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; Air Assault Badge; Driver
and Mechanic Badge – Wheeled Vehicle and Weapons Qualification: M4,
expert. Stout is survived by his parents, Billy M. and Robin C. Stout of Wake Village, Texas.
This is a 2 part mission
Part 1 Escort
Sgt. Stout is due to arrive at Texarkana Regional Airport at 10:45
tomorrow Thursday Aug. 5th 2010 Staging will be at 9:30
with riders meeting at 9:45
Map to airport
http://txkairport.com/images/TexarkanaMap-1.pdf
Directions to airport
From Interstate 30
Part 2 Funeral
The funeral is to be held at Chapelwood Funeral home at 10:00 AM
Saturday Aug 7th 2010
Staging is at the funeral home at 8:30 with riders meeting to begin
at 8:45 and flag line to be in place by 9:00
Map to funeral home
http://www.texarkanafuneralhome.com/index.cfm
Directions to funeral home
http://www.texarkanafuneralhome.com/index.cfm
Weather
Report: HOT, with warmer weather, 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.
ALL GROUPS, CLUBS, INDEPENDENTS, ETC. ARE WELCOME. The only
prerequisite is RESPECT. Also remember, you do not have to
ride a motorcycle to join in. The flag line is open to all who
wish to participate.
Stand tall and silent as
you honor this fallen Hero and his family. Please ride/drive
safely and defensively. And thanks again for your
participation.
DON NIX AND KEN MCCLURE,
RIDE CAPTAINS
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