Honor Mission
Bernard “Bernie” F. Correll, Veteran
USCG
Kearney, Nebraska – 07-26-18
Kearney, Nebraska – 07-26-18
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of veteran Bernard “Bernie” F. Correll, 94, United States Coast Guard, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his funeral, escort and graveside service. Bernie graduated from Ogallala High School in 1942 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1943-1946..
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-26-18
Staging Time: 12:30 p.m.
New Life Church
2715 W 39th St.
Kearney, Nebraska 68845
Kearney, Nebraska 68845
Ride Captain:
Burdette Chappell
bbchapprllo@charter.net
308-440-9868
Special Instructions:
Riders’ meeting: 12:45 p.m.
Flag line: 1:00 p.m.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m.
Following the funeral service, weather permitting, the PGR will escort Bernie to his final resting place at the Kearney Cemetery. The PGR shall stand a flag line during the graveside service. Military honors provided by the American Legion Post 52 and Kearney Veterans Foreign Wars Post 759 in conjunction with the United States Coast Guard Honors Team.
Flags: Billy Rayburn, Call/Text 308-440-4645
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will not be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Amy J. Buechel
Position: National Moderator Team Manager
Position: National Moderator Team Manager
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4 Comments To "Bernard “Bernie” F. Correll"
#1 Comment By ratkatgold On July 25, 2018 @ 10:19 am
I extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bernard F. Correll, USCG Veteran. During this most difficult time, I pray you peace. I will forever be grateful for his service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. Rest easy now, Sir…those you have left behind to carry on without you have the watch.
#2 Comment By GrampyBob On July 25, 2018 @ 3:11 pm
My wife and I Thanks You for your service and sacrifices you have made to preserve our Country’s Freedom.
We stand in spirit with our fellow Patriot Guard Riders as they Honor this Warrior. Stand down and rest in eternal peace, your mission is complete.
Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly,
Leave the rest to God. Earth has no sorrows that Heaven
can not heal. God Bless!
Bob”GrampyBob”Griffith
USASA M.P. Cpl 59-62 Retired Lt. LEO.
Ride Captain Patriot Guard
Montgomery City, Mo.
Riding in Honor of my Son:
Mark D. Griffith U.S. Navy Veteran
Riding in Memory of my Uncles:
Mural Griffith U.S. Navy WW ll
Orville Griffith U.S. Army WW ll
Sterling Griffith U,S, Army WW ll
Riding in Memory of PGR Brother/Ride Captain
Sfc.Mark Schroeder USANG {Ret} 3/28/16
#3 Comment By Timothy Smith On July 25, 2018 @ 10:32 pm
Bernard “Bernie” F Correll’s service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. He is a “TRUE AMERICAN HERO”. May he Forever Rest in Peace & may the memories of your brave Coastie give you peace, comfort, and strength through the rest of your days.
Stand down, Bernie, your mission is now complete. May your Brothers and Sisters-in Arms from the World War II era welcome you to your eternal home. Rest easy, brave Coastie, we now have the watch! /Salute
#4 Comment By Hotwheel On July 25, 2018 @ 11:39 pm
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of this fallen hero.
Their service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Hero, you can stand down now.
Your mission is done . Rest in peace. We have the watch.
POW-MIA’s you are not forgotten.
“Hotwheel,” Cisco, Texas
In memory of :
SGT. Ralph D. Woods Jr. USA Korea
Crew Chief Eddy J. Pearman USAAC/USAF Korea
Radio Operator Duane Duncan USMC Vietnam