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Patriot's Name:
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Tsgt. Hoy V. Holshouser
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Military Branch:
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United States Air Force
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Ride Captain:
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Floyd "1st Shirt" Kammerer; (817) 690-6475;
fabfloyd@charter.net
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Ride Captain #2:
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John "Ghostrider" Blase; (972) 467-7527;
blase02@sbcglobal.net
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Mission:
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Stand tall & Silent for Tsgt Holshouser, U.S. Air Force
Veteran and his family and friends. There will be a memorial
service at 9 AM, then a procession to DFW National Cemetery,
where interment service will be held at 11AM. a escort
service will provide traffic control. If you plan on just
going to the Cemetery please check at the visitor center for
the appropriate shelter.
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Obituary:
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Hoy Virgil Holshouser Jr., 79, beloved husband and father,
passed quietly with his daughters present on Wednesday, Aug.
18, 2010. Funeral: 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Shannon Rufe
Snow Funeral Chapel. Burial to follow immediately after in
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: The
Holshouser family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday
at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel. Hoy Holshouser was born
Sept. 19, 1930m in Salisbury, N.C. But after 23 years in the
U.S. Air Force he relocated to Texas and had been a resident
of Fort Worth since 1975. He retired from the U.S. Air Force
after 23 years of service. He later retired from the Dallas
County Sheriff's Department. Hoy and his wife are faithful
members of Bedford Church of Christ in Bedford. He was
preceded in death by his children, Kevin Holshouser and Val
Bush. Survivors: Hoy leaves to cherish his memory, his
devoted wife of 50 years, Gayle Holshouser; children, Hoy V.
Holshouser III of Ludowici, Ga., Terry Holshouser of
Moorisville, N.C., Lyndia Rickeson of Trinity, N.C., Randi
Holshouser (Smith) of North Richland Hills, and Marian
Cavage of North Richland Hills; eight grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and many more family and friends.
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PART 1:
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Shannon Funeral Chapel
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Mission Date:
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08/26/2010
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Staging Time:
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08:00 AM
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Briefing Time:
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08:15 AM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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08:25 AM
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Details Of Part 1:
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Stand the Flag line for Tsgt Holshouser's Memorial service.
After the service starts we will furl the flags and prepare
for the procession to DFW National Cemetery.
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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Shannon Funeral Chapel
6100 Rufe Snow Dr.
Fort Worth,
Texas 76148
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://tinyurl.com/25qflna
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Water Truck For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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PART 2:
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Interment for Tsgt. Holshouser at DFW National Cemetery
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Mission Date:
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08/26/2010
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Staging Time:
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10:30 AM
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Briefing Time:
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10:45 AM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:55 AM
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Details Of Part 2:
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Stand the Flag line for This Veteran, family and friends.
The shelter is unknown at this time. If you are unable to
participate in Part 1. of this mission, please go to the
Visitor's center for the shelter details.
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Staging Address For Part 2
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DFW National Cemetery
200 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas,
Texas 75211
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://tinyurl.com/d63der
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Water Truck For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Weather Forecast:
(Check Our WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
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High of 96 degrees.
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and
appreciated.
- Safety First: 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.
- Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and
silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and
their family.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Floyd "1st shirt" Kammerer
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Sr. Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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fabfloyd@charter.net
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