Greetings & Salutations,

Mitchell Judge, son of Navy Veteran, Construction Mechanic, Petty Officer Second Class (CM2) William “Bill” Judge Jr., USN  (Navy Seabee from 1977 thru 1982), on behalf of the Judge family has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Escort his father’s remains at a date to be determined in the very near future.  Memorial Services will be held as annotated (below), and when arrangements are finalized, the family will follow up with dates and times for the PGR mission from the funeral home to his final resting place. 

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On behalf of the Patriot Guard Riders, nationwide, I’ve conveyed our collective prayers and condolences to the Judge Family for their family’s loss, and have assured them the Patriot Guard Riders will ensure their request to Escort and honor their father, A Cold War Vet…  will be carried out.  Petty Officer Judge, I salute your service to our country, your contributions as a “Seabee”  “To Build,  To Fight” and the “Can Do!” Spirit that has been the Navy Seabee’s hallmark since their inception in 1941, shortly after Pearl Harbor. 

William  Judge was a resident of Moyock, NC (just across the VA state line); Funeral arrangements are being completed in Virginia Beach, VA.  After discussing options with Virginia State Captain, FrankB, I’d recommend this mission carry Duel North Carolina / Virginia tasking.   I look forward working this  the NE North Carolina Ride Captain, “Mistress,” provided she’s available.

Regards,

Woody Wagner

Call Sign – RustPicker

PGR Sr. Ride Captain

for Hampton Roads, VA USA

(aka District Five)                 ó

Virginia Beach, VA USA

www.patriotguard.org

CM2 WILLIAM J. JUDGE JR. USN 1977 - 1982.  

VIRGINIA BEACH- William Joseph Judge, Jr., 46, passed away suddenly July 29, 2006. Bill was born December 14, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York. He moved to Milford, Pennsylvania and later relocated to Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1984. He was predeceased by his father, William J. Judge, Sr. Bill was a loving devoted father, wonderful son, and a best friend to many. Bill loved skiing, hunting, motorcycling, fishing and having fun getting together with friends. Bill was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. He served five years in the U.S. Navy Seabees, most of his time with the Mobile Construction Battalion-3 in Port Hueneme, California. He was also a project manager for Virginia Stucco Company.

Bill is survived by his fiancé, Rose Harris; Carol Judge, mother of his children; daughter, Jaclyn Judge; sons, Dustin and Mitchell Judge; mother, Mary Judge; sisters, Barbara Mulvey and husband Bill, and Maureen Worsdale and husband Philip; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Harris; nieces, Tammy, Colleen, Kim and Stacey; nephews, Shawn, Keith and Scott; grandnieces and nephews, Alexis, LeeAnn, Jordan, Jessica, and Gianna.

The visitation will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. A Mass will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 11:00am with a viewing from 10:00am to 11:00am.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association at 500 Plume Street East, Norfolk, Virginia ostalCode w:st="on">23510ostalCode>

Altmeyer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of CM2 William Judge Jr. in your time of loss.

"May you find peace on the other side of sorrow.  May you find comfort on the other side of loss. And most of all, may you find in this sad farewell, that love lives on in the memories of the heart."-- author unknown

We thank you CM2 Judge for your service to your country. For it is you and every member of the Armed Services who defend and ensure our Freedom. May you Rest in Peace.

Bill – You are a Hero

 AMERICA loves you  We thank you for your work
You're one BIG SOLDIER in our eyes

For the duty you never shirked.

When we thank GOD for our freedom

It is you who will come to mind
We will ask a special blessing

On the family and friends you left behind

A Veteran hero walked the golden stairs
To a mansion in the sky
I wonder if he looked back to earth
And whispered "America Please Don't Cry"

I only did what I had to do
I fought to keep you free
And if you really want to
There's something you can do for me.

The favor that I'm asking
Please keep all our soldier’s in your prayers
It will make my leaving easier
Just knowing that as a Nation you'll be there.

Honoring our soldiers

 No matter where or when they served

 Giving them the thanks when due

And showing the respect that is so richly deserved.

Pat – A very proud Marine Mom & PGR CA Ride Captain