Honor Mission
David C. Koch Sr., Retired
USMC – Vietnam
Princeton, Missouri – 08-09-19
Princeton, Missouri – 08-09-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of David C. Koch Sr. has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in his honor during his visitation and funeral service followed by an escort to the Wilder Cemetery in Mercer County, Mo. Hero Koch served his country proudly for 20 years obtaining the rank of First Sergeant.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-09-19
Staging Time: 9:30 am
Roberson Funeral Home
305 N. Broadway St.
Princeton, Missouri 64673
Princeton, Missouri 64673
Ride Captain:
Jim Bailey
816-797-9577
johndeere01.jb@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
Staging @ 9:30 AM
Ride Briefing @ 9:45 AM
Visitation @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (break at noon for the family lunch, so come and go as you please).
Funeral Service @ 1:00 PM
Escort to follow after service to the Wilder Cemetery in Mercer County, Mo. The cemetery is approx. 15 miles on state highway so make sure your large bike flags are secure for highway speed. ***Then we will be traveling 3/4 of a mile on a gravel road. Cemetery is grass covered gravel. ***
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: Jim Bailey
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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4 Comments To "David C. Koch Sr."
#1 Comment By GrampyBob On August 8, 2019 @ 7:24 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
#2 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On August 8, 2019 @ 8:17 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)
#3 Comment By Robert W. White On August 8, 2019 @ 2:16 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, USMC (Ret), Viet Nam War Veteran, First Sergeant David C. Koch, Sr. 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)
#4 Comment By Billboy On August 8, 2019 @ 3:05 pm
My Condolence go out to family and friends of (Ret) USMC Vietnam Veteran, David C. Koch Sr. may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.