Staging will be at DFW National Cemetery for a 10:00 am Funeral Service Honoring SP4 Gary Mays. This will be a service only, his remains will be moved to California at a later date.
Gary served in the Army from May 9th, 1966 through May 15th, 1968 during which time he completed 1 tour with Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Infantry Division assigned to the "River Raiders" during the Vietnam War.
During his 2 years of servicing his country, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge (1st Award), 1 O/S Bar; Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device 1960; and Sharpshooter Medal (M-14).