Patriot's Name:

Sergeant Lawrence Lee Aldrich

Mission Name:

Interment

Military Branch:

United States Army

Additional Military Info:

Vietnam

Ride Captain:

George "Snakebit" Ragland, snakebit@sprynet.com, (817) 825-2573

Mission:

The family of SP4 Lawrence L. Aldrich has requested the participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Interment of their loved one. SP4 Lawrence L. Aldrich, of Fort Worth, Texas, died May 6, 1968 while supporting combat operations in South Vietnam.
SP4 Aldrich was a rifleman assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade. On May 6, 1968, he was on a search and clear mission in Bien Dien Province, South Vietnam when a friendly air strike was directed at hostile forces in his vicinity. The bombs were dropped and landed on his last known position. A search of the area was made but with negative results. Sgt. Aldridge has been listed as MIA for the last 42 years. He has now returned home.

Obituary:

Lawrence Lee Aldrich, was born in Fayetteville, NC on 16 July 1947, his home of record is Fort Worth, Texas. Sgt. Aldrich passed away on May 6, 1968, 22 miles northwest of Phu Cat Airfield, South Vietnam. His remains were located 42 years after his death and he has now returned home.
He was never married and his parents have passed. He is survived by three brothers; Darwin Aldridge, Andy Aldridge and Tim Aldridge, two sisters; Jennie Peck and Becky Fuller

PART 1:

Interment Service Only

Mission Date:

01/30/2010

Staging Time:

09:45 AM

Briefing Time:

10:00 AM

In Position Time Or KSU:

10:30 AM

Details Of Part 1:

Once the briefing is complete we will post and stand the flag line to honor this young man and his family. He is a true American hero and gave the ultimate sacrifice for his Country.

Staging Address For Part 1:

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Map To Staging Area For Part 1:

http://tinyurl.com/ybfhs7f

Water Truck For Part 1:

- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.

Weather Forecast:

Weather Forecast unavailable at time of mission posting.

Comments:

- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.
- Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and their family.

Please note this man is a KIA and his service to his country has the attention of not only local but National Media interest.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Mike "Gunner" Lambert

Deputy State Captain