3408 E. 10th St.
Sioux Falls
SD
“Flags Only”
Memorial Mission
May 24 & 25, 2023
Sioux Falls, SD
The family of Thomas “Taco” Anderson has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to honor Thomas with flags showing our appreciation and respect for his service to our great Nation.
Tom began his military career upon enlistment in the South Dakota National Guard in 1959 where he proudly served 34 years. Throughout his military service, he served in many command positions achieving the rank of Colonel. His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal Third Award, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, the South Dakota Distinguished Service Ribbon, and the South Dakota Desert Storm Ribbon. He was well known for performing “Duty, Honor, Country”, a memorable address by General Douglas MacArthur, at National Guard functions performing with the South Dakota Army National Guard Band. He retired in 1994 in Rapid City where he lived with his wife Margaret for 38 years before moving to Sioux Falls in 2022 to be closer to family. During his time in the military, he was given the nickname TACO by his friends. He loved this nickname. There is quite a bit of lore on how it was given with no one remembering exactly how it came about, but he used it proudly the rest of his life.
Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023, also at the funeral home. Both the Visitation and the Funeral Service will be “Flags Only”. The escort will be done by the Shriners Motor Corps from George Boom F.H. to the SD Veterans Cemetery.
Ride Captain: Randy Ward, A.S.C.
605-359-8719
reward1948@yahoo.com