Honor Mission
Charles ‘Chuck’ Tabor, Retired
USN , USAR – Korea
Macon, Missouri – 07-11-19
Macon, Missouri – 07-11-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Family of Charles ‘Chuck’ Tabor, 87, of Callao, MO., has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor and to escort their loved one to his final resting place. Charles ‘Chuck’ Tabor and his brother spent 16 months in the Army Reserve Unit, located in Macon, the 5th Army Reserve, Company D, 409th Infantry Regiment prior to their stint in the U S Navy. Charles ‘Chuck’ Tabor trained in San Diego, CA, enlisting on June 12, 1952. He served on USS-LSMR-409 in the Far East (Landing Ship Medium Rocket). Although this ship was hit several times in two separate battles from off shore fire, she suffered no casualties, but several shipmates were wounded. Coming under fire they still managed to silence three enemy guns, while supporting troops that were storming the beaches. After Peace Treaty in July 1953, he was deployed on the USS Leroy Wilson-DE 414 to Japan, then to the Tachen Island off the coast of China to evacuate and destroy equipment before communists took control. He achieved the rank of Gunners Mate 3rd Class and awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Ribbon, United Nations Campaign Ribbon and the Korea Campaign Ribbon with two battle stars.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-11-19
Staging: 9:00 AM
Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home
301 N. Rubey Street
Macon, Missouri 63552
Macon, Missouri 63552
Ride Captain:
Jan Watts
660-349-9134
liltyke.2355@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
Visitation: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Service: 10:30 AM, After service, escort to Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO, approximately 12 miles.
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: Jan Watts
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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9 Comments To "Charles ‘Chuck’ Tabor"
#1 Comment By Robert W. White On July 8, 2019 @ 6:12 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army Reserve – US Navy (Ret), Charles Tabor. We thank you for your service to a grateful nation, may your family find peace in knowing you served proudly and comfort in the months to come. May you rest in peace for your mission is now complete. I salute you.
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Robert “Bob” White
USA (Ret) 1SG
Vietnam Era
Jul 72 – Aug 94
Ofallon, MO
Riding in Memory of:
F.C. White, Sr, Tec 5 USA, WWII (Father)
G.A. Thompson, Pvt, USA, WWI (Grandpa)
D.A. Thompson, MCPO, USN (Ret), Korea (Uncle)
G.A. Thompson, Sgt, USMC, Korea (Uncle)
L. Norris, Msgt, USAF (Ret), Vietnam (Uncle)
Riding in Honor of:
F.C. White, Jr, Ssgt USAF, Vietnam (Brother)
F.C. White, III, Pfc, ARNG (Nephew)
D.B. White, PO2, USN, Vietnam Era (Twin
#2 Comment By iceber58 On July 8, 2019 @ 11:59 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our condolences on your loss.
We stand with feet planted firmly on rich soil knowing what freedom is. Because of our veterans, I am free to honor God and country without persecution. Where there is injustice, I am free to fight. Where there is silence, I am free to speak. Where there is hate, I am free to love.
Your love one’s watch is over, may they rest peacefully in the arms of God.
Bruce Berg, ISC, USN (Ret)
#3 Comment By GrampyBob On July 9, 2019 @ 6:58 am
My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Be Proud of your loved one for their service and sacrifices they have made to preserve our Country’s Freedom. I stand with my fellow Patriot Guard Riders as we 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.
Bob”GrampyBob”Griffith
USASA M.P. Cpl 59-62 Retired Lt. LEO.
Ride Captain Patriot Guard
Montgomery City, Mo.
Riding In Memory of My Wife Judy Griffith
Patriot Guard Rider 1/05/2010 5/20/2019
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
#4 Comment By Robert Smith On July 9, 2019 @ 8:16 am
When we lose a loved one one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. Our most sincere condolences to you.
#5 Comment By John Faul On July 9, 2019 @ 10:40 am
I would like to offer my sincere condolences and prayers for your lost. May the peaceful moments and cherished memories bring you renewed strength. In the difficult days ahead do not let your heart be troubled your faith will keep you strong.
#6 Comment By Neil Hill On July 9, 2019 @ 12:14 pm
From my family to yours… I pray your family and friends will find peace, during this time of sorrow in the loss of this retired US Navy and Korea veteran. Our nation is grateful for your honorable service. Your service and sacrifice to our
country should never be forgotten. We now stand for you as you once stood for us.
Neil Hill “Nitehawk”
USAF 1974-1978
Riding in memory of…
James “Bud” Hill, US Army… Brother
SFC Mark Schroeder, US Army (RET)… PGR Brother & Ride Captain
#7 Comment By Ricky Moceri On July 9, 2019 @ 10:44 pm
I pray for comfort and spiritual healing for the family of a true American Hero. His service and sacrifice to preserve our freedoms will never be forgotten and for this I am thankful.
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
Ricky Moceri
State Chaplain
Patriot Guard Riders
Missouri
#8 Comment By Billboy On July 10, 2019 @ 5:58 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of (Ret) US Navy / USAR Korea Veteran, Charles “Chuck” Tabor may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#9 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On July 10, 2019 @ 8:13 am
My wife and I offer our deepest condolences to the family of an American Hero. His service and sacrifice to our country to preserve our freedom is not and will not be forgotten. I wish him Fair Winds and Following Seas. Your mission here is completed. Rest in peace, we have the watch!
Joseph “Mustang” Bilodeau
LCDR USN (Ret)
Sailors pray,
for fair winds and a following sea
The smell of salt in the air,
the feel of their skin as it’s touched by the spray
An albatross soaring above,
dolphins in the ship’s wake at play
To witness a work of art that only God can create,
the sunset at the end of day
At night a million stars in the sky,
safe anchorage in an islands lee
When the time comes to die as for all it must,
to awake in Sailors Heaven where nothing ever rusts
And always there would be,
fair winds and a following sea
By Charles D. Williams