HOUSTON (FOX 26) - The remains of former President George H.W. Bush are scheduled to arrive at Ellington Field in southeast Houston at 4:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
ESCORT FOR NEXT OF KIN: Army Maj. Gen. Michael L. Howard, commanding general, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, Washington, D.C.
CEREMONIAL ELEMENTS:
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Commander of troops: Army Maj. Eric J. Hanft, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia
Body bearer officer-in-charge: Army 1st Lt. Steven M. Webster, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia
Salute battery: Artillery Instructor Battery, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia
Battery commander: Marine Capt. Trevor Kuchman, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia
Military chaplain: Navy Capt. Judy T. Malana, U.S. Navy Chaplain, Naval District Washington, Washington, D.C.
Family clergy: Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas
MUSICAL ELEMENTS:
Band: 77th Army Band, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Under the direction of: Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bridgette Brenmark, 77th Army Band, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Honors: Ruffles and Flourishes (four) and Hail to the Chief
Hymn: Abide With Me composed by William H. Monk
Guests of the Bush family invited to attend include: