Octavio Laguna (C Co, 2nd BN, 506th, 1964-1966), and MOPH Chapter 1991 Commander,
represented the 506th Association and the Military Order of the Purple Heart at the
services for SSG Kevin Casey Roberts on Friday, May 16, 2008.

Octavio spoke briefly at the service at the Mangrum Funeral Home in Center, TX, and
presented SSG Roberts' widow, Donnice, with a Currahee Flag from the 506th Association.

BG Genaro J. Dellarocco, Program Executive Officer for Missiles and Space, Redstone
Arsenal, AL, presented Donnice with the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

After the service, Patriot Guard Riders led the motorcade through downtown Center, TX,
streets, which were lined with hundreds of people, many waving American flags. The motor-
cade traveled 1-1/2 hours to West Hamilton Cemetery, Shelbyville, TX, where SSG Roberts
was buried with full military honors.