Honor Mission
Carl Walter Deems, Retired
USAF
Pensacola, Florida 06-11-19
Pensacola, Florida 06-11-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
It is with deep regret to announce that we have lost another veteran, Lt Col Carl Walter Deems. The Patriot Guard has been invited by the family of Lt Col Deems, United States Air Force, to stand in his honor and escort him to Barrancas National Cemetery. Lt Col Deems honorably served in the United States Air Force for over 24 years and departed this earth at age 65 .Lt Col Deems received the following awards: Achievement Medal, Commendation Medal with 1 Device, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal w/3 Devices, National Defense Service Medal, Readiness Medal w/1 Device, and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Honors will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-11-19
Staging Time: 10:15 am
Whataburger
5480 Pensacola Blvd
Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Ride Captain:
Cam “Chief” Hatton
Cameron.hatton@gmail.com
(503) 706-6930
Special Instructions:
NAS requires long sleeve shirts and trousers, long fingered gloves, DOT approved helmets, leather footwear covering the ankles and proper eye protection while riding aboard the base.
11:00 am – Safety briefing for all riders
11:15 am – KSU to Trahan Family Funeral Home, 419 Yoakum Ct, Pensacola
11:30 am – Arrival at Trahan Family Funeral Home
12:00 am – KSU to BNC w/LEO escort
1:00 pm – Honors at BNC
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Ray Doyle
Position: Florida Assistant State Captain
Position: Florida Assistant State Captain
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9 Comments To "Carl Walter Deems"
#1 Comment By Ron Whitmore On June 5, 2019 @ 9:53 pm
Condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. Rest in Peace and thank you for your service to our country. You stood for us and now we, the Patriot Guard Riders, stand for you!
#2 Comment By Thomas Silvernail On June 6, 2019 @ 12:17 am
Please accept my condolences on your loss. May my prayers help to ease your pain during these trying times. Rest In Peace and Honor Brother. Lest We Forget!
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Veteran
Standing in Memory of,
My Father, Harold A. Silvernail U.S. Army
My Step-Father, Edwin D. Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, Raymond Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, John H. Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, David J. Alexander U.S. Navy
Standing in Honor of,
My Brother, David J. Alexander U.S. Air Force
My Daughter, Jillian A. Silvernail U.S. Air Force
My Daughter, Kirsten M. Silvernail Kennedy U.S. Air Force
My Son-In-Law, Jayson E. Kennedy U.S. Army
My Uncle, Stewart F. Silvernail U.S. Army
#3 Comment By thefaz10 On June 6, 2019 @ 8:00 am
Rest In Peace Hero and Fellow Airman. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Standing for those who stood for us.
#4 Comment By useless On June 6, 2019 @ 8:29 am
My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Your Hero.
Rest in Peace, You will Not be Forgotten.
#5 Comment By Jim On June 6, 2019 @ 8:29 am
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Carl Deems. May the peaceful moments and cherished memories bring you renewed strength in the days to come. Your faith will keep you strong during this time of sorrow. Hero, you may stand down, we have the watch.
Jim & Diana Robers
US Navy 1961-1981
US Merchant Marine 1985-2007
Standing in memory of
Howard Robers, Father, US Army WWII
Elmer Robers, Uncle, US Army WWII
Harry Fleming, Uncle, US Army WWII
#6 Comment By mcpojjb On June 6, 2019 @ 11:33 am
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of LtCol Carl Walter Deems. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#7 Comment By Billboy On June 8, 2019 @ 7:16 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of (Ret) USAF Veteran, Carl Walter Deems may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#8 Comment By punchdrunque On June 8, 2019 @ 2:23 pm
May surviving family and friends find strength in acknowledgement that Lt Col Carl Walter Deems, having served this nation honorably, was willing to sacrifice all that another might taste or maintain liberty and stood courageously where few dared tread and for such dedication to nation, duty, and service rendered, is so remembered and honored among patriots.
#9 Comment By Bill Ferguson On June 8, 2019 @ 9:14 pm
My most sincere sympathies to the family and the friends of Carl Deems. May God wrap you in His love and may your faith keep you strong during this most trying time. May your memories of Carl fill your moments of quiet and solitude when you reflect back on a life well lived.
Colonel Carl Walter Deems, US Air Force, may you rest in peace knowing that a grateful nation mourns the loss of a true American hero. You answered a nation’s call, serving your country proudly and valiantly. For that, we are eternally in your debt. Stand down brave warrior. Your mission is complete.
Standing in memory of my father, Master Sergeant Henry L. (Hank) Ferguson, US Air Force, WWII veteran.