Sgt. Robert Negrete, United States Army Veteran

Rob Negrete was born November 19, 1977 at Chicago, Illinois and passed away March 17, 2012 at Austin Texas at the age of 34.

Rob proudly served his country in the United States Army for ten years. He was medically discharged from the Army after he was injured in an IED attack in Iraq in 2006.

Rob married Amanda in October 2011 after dating for two years. Amanda is a Specialist in the Texas Army National Guard, and is a member of the 149th Financial Management Detachment at San Marcos, Texas.

An inurnment service was held on March 27 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Killeen, Texas. In attendance were the Patriot Guard Riders who formed a line of American flags around the committal shelter during the service.

Capt. Jeremy Stirm, United States Army Chaplain, read from the books of Job and Psalms, and said the final prayers.

Sgt. First Class Rodriguez, an Army Chaplain's assistant and a Catholic Deacon performed the rite of committal.

The Army Honor Guard rendered military honors. The bugler played taps. The American flag that had rested next to Rob's cremains was carefully unfolded and refolded into the traditional triangle and presented to Amanda on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for Rob's honorable and faithful service.

The cremains of Sgt. Robert Negrete were carried to, and placed into a niche of the columbarium wall by Amanda, and sealed for all time.

Throughout the service a song bird performed in the live oak tree above, and the American flag flew at half-staff, in Rob's honor, at the top of the hill.

"Rob was a loving, gentle, caring and devoted husband.
Rob was a courageous and brave Soldier,
serving honorably at the very onset of the Iraq war.
He served on the front line as a machine gunner
and driver during the Iraq invasion.
Rob was a highly respected Non-commissioned Officer
who faced his missions with pride and honor.
Rob loved animals and nature. He was a writer.
He was involved in National writing groups.
Rob had copyrighted a screenplay.
There has never been a more gentle, kind man,
than Rob Negrete.
'You are my best friend,
my family, and I will never leave your side!'
I love you always, my Rob.
Goodbye for now my sweet husband.
'Your Mandy'"

SGM Isaac Haney, United States Army, Ret.

Isaac Haney was born April 29, 1930 in Starhill, Louisiana and passed away March 10, 2012 in Temple, Texas, at the age of 81.

Isaac married Julia Knight on August 11, 1952 and proudly raised five sons.

Isaac served his country in the United States Army. He loved being a soldier and rapidly rose through the ranks to Sergeant Major. His service included tours of duty in Germany and Vietnam. He was twice wounded in Vietnam. His military decorations and awards are many. But, he was most proud of his two Purple Heart Medals.

Isaac retired from the Army in 1978.

On March 16 a funeral service was conducted for Isaac at the Pershing Park Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas. In attendance were the Patriot Guard Riders who formed a line of American flags at the entrance to the church to welcome the arriving family and friends.

The Riders then led the funeral procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Killeen, where fifty American flags were blowing briskly in the southerly wind.

After the flag draped coffin was moved from the hearse to the committal shelter, the Riders formed a line of flags at the entrance to the shelter.

Final prayers were offered by Major Jacobs of the Army Chaplain Corps.

The Honor Guard rendered full military honors. The bugler played taps. The detail of five rifles fired three volleys of fire representing Duty, Honor and Country.

The American flag that covered the coffin was folded into a tight triangle and ceremoniously passed to a Non-Commissioned Officer, who presented it to Isaac's loving wife of 59 years, on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for his honorable and faithful service.

SGM Isaac Haney was then laid to rest, on the plain of the cemetery, overlooking the Texas hill country.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, four sons, six grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other dear family and friends.








With thanks to Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home for biographical information.

Doris R. Harbert, United States Army Veteran

Doris Roy Harbert was born on November 28, 1956 in Waco, Texas and passed January 19, 2012 in Temple, Texas at the age of 55.

Doris graduated from Jefferson Moore High School in Waco and immediately entered the United States Army, and proudly served for two years. After his military service, he was employed with the VA
Hospital, Rainbow Bakery and Baylor University.

Doris married Odessa Briscoe on December 20, 1974, a union which was blessed with four children.

On January 30 an interment service was held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Killeen, Texas.

In attendance were the Patriot Guard Riders, who, serving as pall bearers, moved the flag draped casket from the hearse to the committal shelter. The Riders then formed a line of American flags at the entrance to the shelter.

Military honors were rendered by the Army Honor Guard. The bugler played taps. The flag that draped the casket was carefully folded into the traditional triangle and presented to Odessa on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for Doris' honorable and faithful service.

Doris Harbert was laid to rest on the wind swept plain, as the American flag flew at half-staff, in his honor, at the top of the hill.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, two sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren and numerous other dear family and friends.

With thanks to Branford Dawson Funeral Home for biographical information.

Hal Ray Wall, United States Army veteran

On February 1, 2012, a memorial service was conducted at the Columbarium of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Killeen, Texas for Hal Ray Wall who had proudly served his country in the United States Army.

In attendance for the service were the Patriot Guard Riders of the CENTEX region of Texas.

The Riders formed a line of American flags around the committal shelter as final prayers were offered by the family's minister.

The service commenced with the playing of the song, "Old Rugged Cross" and concluded with the song, "Amazing Grace."

Between the musical renderings, the minister read from the scripture, John 14, 1-6 and Revelation 20, verse 4.

After the final prayer, the United States Army Honor Guard rendered military honors. The bugler played taps. The American flag that had rested against the cremains, was carefully unfolded and refolded into a tight triangle, and presented to Debby, Hal's dear wife, on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for his honorable and faithful service.

The cremains of Hal Wall were buried at the base of the hill, and the American flag flew at half-staff above.






Left to cherish his memory are his wife and a host of dear family and friends.

CSM Lovey Childs, United States Army, Ret.

Lovey Childs was born May 21, 1941 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away February 4, 2012 at Temple, Texas at the age of 70.

Lovey proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 23 years, retiring with the rank of Command Sergeant Major. His numerous military awards and decorations included the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, (Berlin), and the Vietnam Service Medal.

At the time of his death, Lovey was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Lampasas, Texas.

On February 9, Funeral Services were held for Lovey at the Sheppard Funeral Home Chapel in Copperas Cove, Texas. In attendance were the Patriot Guard Rides who formed a line of American flags at the entrance to welcome the family and friends.

After the service, the Riders led the funeral procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Killeen, Texas.

The procession was greeted there by fifty American flags blowing in the brisk Texas wind.

After the flag draped coffin was moved from the hearse to the committal shelter, by the Army Honor Guard, the Riders formed a line of flags along the front of the shelter.

Final prayers were offered by the Episcopalian Priest, who led the gathering in the Lord's Prayer.

The United States Army Honor Guard rendered full military honors. The Army bugler played taps. The detail of five rifles fired three volleys of fire, representing Duty, Honor and Country. The flag that draped the coffin was carefully folded into the traditional triangle and passed to a Non-Commissioned Officer, who presented it to Sandra, Lovey's dear wife of 47 years, on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for Lovey's honorable and faithful service.

CSM Lovery Childs was laid to rest on the sloping hill side, overlooking the Texas hill country, as the American flag flew at half-staff in his honor at the top of the hill.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, one daughter, two sons, ten grandchildren and a host of other dear family and friends.




With thanks to the Sheppard Funeral Home for biographical information.

SSgt. Bryan Geuea, United States Army

Bryan Geuea was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 13, 1980 and passed away on February 25, 2012, at the age of 32, in Lewisville, Texas from injuries suffered in a tragic accident which also seriously injured his wife, Ashley.

Bryan proudly served his country in the United States Army for six years, which included two tours of duty in Iraq. At the time of his death, he was a Recruiter in the Denton recruiting office.

Bryan had a zest for life that was instantly recognizable by all who came in contact with him. Whether you knew him for five minutes or a lifetime, you knew he was a good man and that he was one of those people everybody instantly liked.

Bryan lived his life to the fullest. He lived with the throttle pinned. He took risks. He had adventures. He made his share of mistakes, mostly in his youth, but continually sought to better himself due to them.

He was self-aware, a strong person. His hobbies included racing motorcycles at the track, cooking, utilizing technology, listening to and creating music.

Bryan was a believer in the life after, so we will see him again someday. Instead of telling him "goodbye", say, "see you later."

Funeral Services were held on March 10 at the Dalton and Sons Funeral Home in Lewisville, Texas. In attendance were Patriot Guard Riders from the North Texas Region. The Riders posted American flags at the entrance to the funeral home to welcome the arriving family, and then stood with silent respect at the entrance and in the foyer.

After the services, full military honors were rendered by the Army Honor Guard. The bugler played taps, and the rifle detail fired three volleys fire representing Duty, Honor and Country.

Left to cherish Bryan's memory are his dear wife, his daughter, Delaney, his mother and step-father, one brother and a host of other dear family and friends, including my own brother, his family and my nephew, who counted Bryan as his best friend.

With thanks to Dalton and Sons Funeral Home for biographical information and to North Texas PGR for additional photographs.

When I must leave you
For a little while,
Please go on bravely
With a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name,
Live on and do all things the same-
Spend not your life in empty days,
But fill each waking hour
In useful ways-
Reach out your hand
In comfort and in cheer,
And I in turn will comfort you
And hold you near;
And never, never be afraid to die
For I am waiting for you in the sky!

Jose Montalvo, United States Army Veteran

Jose Montalvo was born October 10, 1926 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico and passed away February 16, 2012 in Temple, Texas at the age of 85.

Jose proudly served his country in the United States Army in Korea. He was badly wounded, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal and two Bronze Star Medals.

An interment service was held on February 21 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Killeen, Texas.

In attendance were the Patriot Guard Riders who formed a line of American flags along the front of the committal
shelter during the service.

A minister led the family in final prayers. One of the brothers led the gathering in a celebration of Jose's life, conducted in Spanish, the family's native language.

Military honors were rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard. The bugler played taps and the American flag that draped the casket was folded into a tight triangle and presented to Jose's daughter on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for Jose's honorable and faithful service.

The Patriot Guard Riders were honored to pose for photos with the family.

Jose Montalvo was laid to rest on the hill side as the flag flew at half-staff in his honor on the hill above.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, grandchildren and many other dear family and friends.

Col. Jack Miller, United States Air Force, Ret.

Jack Miller was born on September 16, 1937 in Hardin City, Oklahoma and passed away on January 29, 2012 in Austin, Texas at the age of 74.

Jack shared the last 51 years of his life with his dearly beloved wife, Nancy, who he met at a church function in Denton, Texas, where they both attended North Texas State University. They married in 1961, just a day after Jack was commissioned into the Air Force.

Over the next thirty years Jack and Nancy lived in New Jersey, Missouri, California, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Greenland and Germany. Jack worked many of those years in missiles and logistics.

He earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri while he worked in the missile silos.

Jack retired after thirty years, as a Colonel, and made his way home to Texas.

Jack and Nancy had a strong faith in Jesus Christ and his family attended churches of Christ throughout the world. Jack served as an elder in churches in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Fairborn, Ohio, Bellevue, Nebraska and Leander, Texas. He also preached for a year in Adelanto, California. He was active in prison ministry, taught through World Bible School and participated in mission trips to Italy and Jamaica.

Jack loved sports, the outdoors and travel. Many younger men left the racquetball court defeated, shaking their heads. Jack and his family enjoyed ski trips to amazing destinations like Lauterbrunen, Switzerland and Keitsbuhler, Austria. The family had a travel travel and boat and enjoyed trips to a lake or a beach.

The funeral service was on February 3 at the Beck Funeral Home in Cedar Park, Texas. In attendance were Patriot Guard Riders of the Austin area, who formed a line of American flags at the entrance to welcome the arriving family and friends.

After the service, the Riders led the funeral procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Killeen, Texas, where the family was greeted by Riders of the Centex area and fifty American flags blowing in the brisk Texas wind.

After the United States Air Force Honor Guard moved the flag draped casket from the hearse to the committal shelter, the Riders formed a line of flags along the front of the shelter.

The Honor Guard carefully folded the flag that draped the casket into the traditional triangle and passed it to a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. The detail of three rifles fired three volleys of fire, representing Duty, Honor and Country. The Air Force bugler played taps.

The folded flag was then presented to Nancy, as the family looked on, on behalf of the President of the United States, the Department of the Air Force and a grateful nation for the faithful and dedicated service of Col. Jack Miller.

The family's minister then said the final prayers.

Col. Jack Miller was laid to rest on the sloping plain of the cemetery, and the American flag at the top of the hill was flying at half-staff.

Left to cherish his memory are Nancy, two sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters and a host of other family and friends.

With thanks to Beck Funeral Home for biographical information and photo.