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U.S. NAVY RETIRED – GULF WAR VETERAN
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
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Born: May 28, 1955
Died: September 12, 2016
His family has requested that the PGR attend his services. The mission is a ‘go’ and all contacts have been made. Mr. Cupps enlisted in the Navy in 1974, serving on the USS Bigelow (DD942), and discharging in 1978. He re-enlisted in 1988 and went on to make the Navy his career, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer (E7) in 2006. He served on the USS Leftwich (DD984) during the Gulf War, as well as other assignments including serving as a recruiter. His many awards and decorations include the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (6), Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6), Navy Unit Commendation (2), Good Conduct Medal (5), Combat Action Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.
Services: 10:00 am Saturday, September 17th at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75965.
Staging: at the funeral home from 8:15 to 8:40 am with a riders meeting at 8:45. There will be a very short motorcycle escort to the cemetery located across the street from the funeral home. All new members are requested to sign a PGR Release of Liability prior to flag line. Please remain flexible as to the requirements of the mission.Map link staging area: http://tinyurl.com/j38avt7
Ride Captain: Jeff Smith
Phone: [URL=”tel:936-652-2355″]936-652-2355[/URL]
Email Address: jeff.b.smith@hotmail.com
Flag Captain: Rodney Ray
Phone: [URL=”tel:936-553-4761″]936-553-4761[/URL]
Email Address: goldwing6712@yahoo.com
Weather Report: high temp 89 degrees. Please hydrate often, including the night before. Rain possible.
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.