Richard Leparmentier Funeral, Austin, TX

[boomshakra[TK]]

 

 

Star Garrison and the Central Texas Squad had the honor of being requested to stand guard as our friend and honorary 501st Legion member Richard Leparmentier was laid to rest in Austin, TX.  The service was filled with many anecdotes about a wonderful man's life, and there was more than one reference to Admiral Motti's experience with Lord Vader .    At the end of the service our Garrison XO, William Tatsch, presented the family with an Imperial flag, and we escorted the family out.  Not very many pictures, but the nature of the event didn't lead to very many photo ops.  (All photos by  Topher Bradfield).

 

TK 4796 & TK 42170 standing vigil:

 

 

 

Star Garrison standing guard:

 

 

panoramic view

 

 

 

One with the family, at the end of the service:

 

 

Brian (Jepson TK-42170) said something before he & I stood vigil: "I never met you, but you have been part of my life since I was 6 years old.".

Edited April 26, 2013 by boomshakra

[Kessel Run[TK]]

Thanks to all of you for being there. Well done Troopers.

[SubSkip[TK]]

Well done.

[Fabio Fontoura[TK]]

Outstanding guys. Well done

[Ravenwood[TK]]

Well done troopers, I salute you. bucket off

[Anthony Lopez[TK]]

Well done and i salute you all as well and my bucket is off 

[BTJepson[TK]]

It was an honor to stand next to the casket and hear the stories of a life well lived and a man well loved by his family and friends.

[captsafe66[Admin]]

Thank you for sharing and representing the 501st with honor.

[snoopy trooper[TK]]

Well done my brothers I am very proud of you all for doing this .

[thechosenhitman[TK]]

Even tho I am currently in Chicago for an event, myself, the NDG & MWG are there in spirit.

 

Admiral Motti, this round is on us.

[Vader Rocks[TK]]

Great job troops

[Berbs42[TK]]

It was an honor to be present to celebrate his life.

Thanks, for posting Jason!

[Echo[TK]]

Salute. Great Job.

[Front-a-Little[TK]]

 

 

Brian (Jepson TK-42170) said something before he & I stood vigil: "I never met you, but you have been part of my life since I was 6 years old.".

 

Outstanding, that's all I can say. Great job, troopers

[Ditch[TK]]

Awesome job guys. Glad to see that the Garrison that I will be a part of did this.

[MisterFett[TK]]

Excellent job on a sad day, folks.

[Teach]

Well done troopers.  May he rest in peace.

[Berbs42[TK]]

(sorry this info is a little late, but we wanted to add it)

At the Casket:
Brian Jepson - TK-42170
Jason Sager - TK-4796

Posted at Doors:
Chris Berban - TK-6427
Greg Burrow - ID-3459
Joe Cygan - SL-882
Kameron Earles - TB-7045
Josh Powers - BH-15173
William Tatsch - ISB-9076
Philip Tso - BH-7974
Brett Turner - CT-5452
Bernie Wrightson - ID-78744
Liz Wrightson - ID-3144

Edited May 19, 2013 by Berbs42