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The loved ones of Bennett Alston invite the Patriot Guard Riders to join them in remembrance of his service to his nation and community.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, a son, a daughter, and a host of other family and loved ones.
He was the owner of Alston Tomato Company for over 50 years and a member of Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church.
Mr. Alston entered the Army on Christmas Eve 1945, one month shy of 18 years old. He was assigned to Company “D” 397th Military Police Battalion, 3rd Army Division, during the occupation of Germany following the war. He served as security detail in Nuremberg during the military tribunals held for war crimes. He was honorably discharged on December 3, 1946 as a PFC, receiving the WW II Victory Medal and the Occupation Medal of Germany.
OBIT LINK:http://www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Bennett-Alston/#!/Obituary
STAGING: 0930 hrs Thursday, 19May16
Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church
9008 Sylvan Hills Hwy (Hwy107)
Sherwood AR
Briefing 0945 hrs with flag line from 1000 hrs to commencement of service at 1030 hrs.
Ride briefing once service commences. Please attend to ride in escort.
ESCORT/INTERMENT: To Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, approx. 2 miles. Big flags welcome.
FORECAST: Partly cloudy Hi 77 with 20% rain.
RCIC: Mark “Camel” Taylor, 501-416-2488, empty704@aol.com