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The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor at the Memorial Service for Charles W. Ballard on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Kit Carson Monument at Highway 115 and Nelson Blvd., just outside of Fort Carson, Gate 1. The Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM.
Mr. Ballard was born on June 18, 1928 and died on December 23, 2015 at the age of 87. He joined the US Army at the age of 17 near the end of WWII and helped combat the remnants of the German resistance known as the Werewolves. In Korea, he served with the 555th Field Artillery (the legendary Triple Nickel). In Vietnam he was a Senior Non-Commission Officer and was among the first to be promoted to Command Sergeant Major when the US Army created the rank in 1968. He spent over thirty years in service to his country, four of which were in combat zones. He was awarded three Bronze Stars, a Meritorious Service Medal, three Army Commendation Medals and numerous other awards and citations.
Charles was an active member of the E-9ers, VFW, Elks, DAV and TREA.
12:45 PM – Stage in the parking area near the Kit Carson Monument
1:00 PM – Mission Briefing
1:15 PM – Form Flag Line
Will an available Ride Captain please post.
Flags will also be needed for this Memorial Service.