Honor Mission
Charles Rizzo, Retired
USA – Vietnam
Sandy Springs, Georgia – 09-16-19
Sandy Springs, Georgia – 09-16-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand for another Vietnam War Hero, and it will be our honor to do so. Major Rizzo served over twenty years in the US Army with a one-year tour in Vietnam. He was highly decorated with numerous medals and a Bronze Star. He served during the Korean War Era and earned his parachute badge at Ft. Benning. Join me in honoring this hero.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-16-19
Staging Time: 09:30 am
H. M Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel
173 Allen Rd. NE
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
Ride Captain:
Clete Simpson
csimps15@comcast.net
770-362-6266
Special Instructions:
After a briefing, we will stand a flag line at the H. M Patterson & Son Chapel for one hour while friends and family arrive for the 11:00 AM service. We will stand down during the service and line up for the short escort to Arlington Memorial Park where we will establish another flag line for the graveside service with full military honors. The funeral home is located on the north side of I-285 just off Lake Forest Dr. at 173 Allen Rd. NE., Sandy Springs, GA 30328, between Lake Forest Dr. and Roswell Rd./Hwy 9. The cemetery is located at 201 Mt. Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Clete Simpson
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
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3 Comments To "Charles Rizzo"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On September 14, 2019 @ 4:48 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of this Hero. May He Rest in Peace.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By Clete Simpson On September 15, 2019 @ 9:03 am
Rest In Peace Major Charles Rizzo. Thank you for your service.
My condolences to your family and friends.
#3 Comment By speedyo On September 15, 2019 @ 12:38 pm
My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Charles Rizzo. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace, your duty here on earth is done.
Lamar “SpeedyO” Owen, USA, Vietnam 1967-1968
Riding in Memory of My Brother
James W. Owen