Honor Mission
Dale R. Merkel, Veteran
USMC
Florissant, Missouri – 07-12-19
Florissant, Missouri – 07-12-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, our presence has been requested to honor a revered member of the United States Military. Please join in standing a flag line of honor and respect for fallen veteran, Dale R. Merkel, just as he once stood for every one of us and escort him to the hallowed grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, where he will receive full military honors. Protecting his country and preserving its freedoms, hero Merkel served our great Nation in the United States Marine Corps from 1974 to 1978, achieved the rank of Corporal and earned the Good Conduct Medal. He is survived by his wife, four children and four grandchildren.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-12-19
Staging Time: 9:00 a.m.
Hutchens Mortuary and Cremation Center
675 Graham Road
Florissant, Missouri 63031
Florissant, Missouri 63031
Ride Captain:
Ron “Pete” Peterson, ron.peterson@charter.net, 636.443.9643
Special Instructions:
Flag Line: 9:10 A.M.
Escort: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Appointment time: 11:00 A.M.
Flag Support: Danny “Wolfman” Reinbold
Weather is projected to be a high of 87* with a 10% chance of rain. Cages are welcome.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
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: Ronald Peterson
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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5 Comments To "Dale R. Merkel"
#1 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On July 10, 2019 @ 8:06 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)
#2 Comment By Robert W. White On July 10, 2019 @ 4:33 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, United States Marine Corps Veteran, Corporal Dale R. Merkel. 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.
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
#3 Comment By Billboy On July 11, 2019 @ 5:51 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of USMC Veteran, Dale R. Merkel may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#4 Comment By Craft On July 11, 2019 @ 8:07 pm
My wife and I offer our most sincere condolences and prayers for the family and friends, of this fallen Hero. Thank You for your dedicated service to our country. We owe our freedom and way of life to Heroes like You Sir, Stand Down, you have completed your tour of duty, May you have Fair Winds and Following Seas at your next duty station in Heaven.
STG2 Jerry “Zipper “Craft
US Navy 1978-1992
Riding for:
AT3 Jeremy S. Craft U.S. Navy -AD-Yokosuka Japan
MM3 Michael J. Brown U. S. Navy –AD- U.S.A.
Michael E. Brown U,S, Air Force
Jerry Leonard Craft Sr. U.S. Navy
Billy Wayne Craft U.S. Air Force
Mark Comporato U.S, Army
Mark Schroeder USA/USAR (Ret) – PGR Brother.
Last PGR Mission 03-28-2016
#5 Comment By Robert Smith On July 12, 2019 @ 7:44 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