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highsalute 
Posts: 1242
Huntsville, AL
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| 23 Aug 2006 2:20 AM |
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CPO John William Griffing, Sr - US Navy (ret). WWII veteran. Aviation mechanic. Winnsboro, La. Aug 24, 2006
Funeral to be held at Community Funeral Home, Hwy 15 South, Winnsboro, La August 24 @ 1000 hrs. Burial at Myrtle Cemetary, Winnsboro, La with full military honors.
CPO Griffing was an aviation mechanic on the USS Wasp during WWII prior to it's sinking at Guadal (sp) Canal. Service dates from 1939-1959. He was 79 years old.
You can also put in the thread that I will post an update shortly about the staging area and time as well as final details.
Kerry
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In honor of those who serve(d)
American Legion Rider: Topsham, ME Post # 202 & #8 Guntersville, AL
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ameristo
Posts: 30
Bossier City, LA
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| 23 Aug 2006 6:18 AM |
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| My condolonces to the family of CPO Griffing as well as the gratitude for his service to our country. I have the utmost respect for the WWII vetrans and thier generation. Thiers was truly a nation of patriotism. Because of work commitments and short notice I regret I will not be able to attend his final mission. However, please know I will ride in spirit. Well done Chief and welcome home... |
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USMC 1969-73
1st FSR/FLC Danang 1970-71
USAFR 1984-94 Retired
Veterans of Vietnam M/C
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eagle
Posts: 133
LA State Captain
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| 23 Aug 2006 6:20 AM |
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Had to wait till i got to work to finally get on the computer.
I have posted this on different sites for alert. Talked with Kerry on some of the folks invited. THis is a short notice mission and the family has requested support if possible.
Kerry is checking with the local LEO, and funeral director today. Will post rally area, and location as it becomes available.
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wyldhog
Posts: 2282
Northeast, La.
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| 23 Aug 2006 8:22 AM |
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ITINERARY UPDATE
Staging area will be in the parking lot of the Winnsboro Flea Market/Auction. If traveling from the north (I-20) take the Archibald/Rayville exit & go south, go through Winnsboro on Hwy 15 to the 6th traffic light and look to the right and you will see the parking lot. If traveling from the south: Come up Hwy 15 and at the first traffic light, the staging area is to the left. If coming from the west on Hwy 4, take a right off Hwy 4 onto Hwy 15 and go to the 2nd light, staging area to the right. If coming from Delhi area or Jackson, Ms area, take the Delhi/Winnsboro exit off I-20 & go south on Hwy 17 into Winnsboro, turn left at the light by Fox’s Pizza (loop road) go to the traffic light at Loop Rd and 15 and you will see the staging area.
Mike has asked me to step up as RC (so bear with me)
Staging will be at 0900 hrs, briefing at 0915 and will pull out at 0930. The funeral home is only about ¼ mile from the staging area. No shade at staging area and very little at funeral home but ample parking. From the funeral home to the cemetery is about 1 ½ miles and no shade at cemetery. My wife will bring water.
Weather calls for sun with a high of 95 and only a 20% chance of rain but since this is an early morning mission maybe it won’t be so hot. I will post any further info if it becomes available. Email me if you have any questions.
If anyone has large flags, please bring them. I only have 1.
Wyldhog/Kerry
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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horsepen
Posts: 353
E. Texas
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| 23 Aug 2006 8:53 AM |
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I will see you all at the staging area.
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Senior R/C Texas
Riding with respect and honor.
Standing for those who stood for us.
No borders.
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cuthru
Posts: 64
Ruston, LA
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| 23 Aug 2006 9:41 AM |
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Condolences to the family of CPO John William Griffing, Sr. I will be proud to honor this veteran; his service to this Nation has given us the freedom to do so.
Ride Free, Ride Safe, Ride with Respect |
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"cuthru"
Ride Free, Ride Safe, Ride with Respect, USAF '58-'61 Keesler Field, March AFB, Korea; Air Force Intelligence is not an "oxymoron"!
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SonnyDude
Posts: 144
Tunica , Louisiana
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| 23 Aug 2006 9:53 AM |
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My Prayers and Condolences to the Family ....... R.I.P. CPO John William Griffing Sr.....Thank You for your sacrifice and service .......
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend this time . |
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Proud Member - The Patriot Guard Riders
Proud Member - BGBB {Brotherhood of the Grey Beard Bikers}
Proud Member - Bikers For Christ
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Proud Member - Riders for Christ
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8703
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 23 Aug 2006 12:24 PM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of CPO Griffing. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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wyldhog
Posts: 2282
Northeast, La.
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| 23 Aug 2006 6:54 PM |
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Nothing has changed since my previous post. I look forward to seeing those who are able to attend. Weather has changed slightly...93° with a 30% chance of afternoon showers but I think they will miss us since it is a morning mission. Ride safe & see ya'll in the morning!!
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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wyldhog
Posts: 2282
Northeast, La.
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| 24 Aug 2006 12:19 PM |
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Ride Report for CPO John William Griffing, Sr. (ret) US Navy. WWII & Korean veteran
As with typical Louisiana weather, the initial weather report called for a 30% chance of afternoon showers. When I awoke this morning it was partly cloudy and a fellow PGR member enroute to this mission called me from Ruston and said it was raining so hard he had to return home and get his cage to attend.
With this being such a short notice mission and a Thursday I figured turnout would be light. Myself, Cuthru and Horsepen (all the way from East Texas) all arrived in cages due to the severe weather.
As we stood outside under the awning entrance of the funeral home, each of us holding 3 x 5 American flags, many family members and guests greeted us and thanked us for attending. Due to the weather, the gravesite service was canceled and the entire service was done inside at the funeral home. The US Navy Honor Guard marched into the Chapel and folded the flag that was drapped over CPO Griffings casket and presented it to his daughter. At that point the rain had subsided somewhat enough for everyone to gather under the front awning of the funeral home and the Honor Guard gave the gun salute and played taps in the parking lot.
After the funeral, the family was so kind as to invite us to the church for lunch.
CPO Griffing will be laid to rest after the storms subside at Myrtle Cemetary in Winnsboro next to his wife.
Thank you CPO John William Griffing, SR for you patriotism and your dedication to this country that has ensured our freedoms as Americans. Rest in peace soldier.
Also thanks to Cuthru and Horsepen for driving the long distances that they did to honor this American hero.
Wyldhog/Kerry
Forum Moderators: could you please move this to the Mission Complete thread |
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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