Honor Mission
David Relyea, Veteran
USA –
Maple Valley, Washington – 09-06-19
Maple Valley, Washington – 09-06-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been invited by the family to honor PO2 David Relyea. He served in the US Navy from 1956 to 1959 and was a crew member on submarine search planes. David was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. David loved hunting here and in Wisconsin and was active in the local Mustang Club. The Petty Officer was a National Rifle Association Life Member and climbed Mount Hood 3 times. His wife of 37 years will be in attendance. Please come out and Honor this HERO and pay our respects to his family.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-06-19
Staging Time: 1:00 PM
McDonalds
23225 Maple Valley/Black Diamond Hwy
Maple Valley, Washington 98038
Maple Valley, Washington 98038
Ride Captain:
Dean Thiem
dftcars198@comcast.net
360-969-1755
RCiT–TBD
SV— Veronica Port, veronicaport@hotmail.com, 206-497-8796
Special Instructions:
12:45 PM – RC/SV arrive
1:00 PM – Riders arrive and sign in
1:15 PM – Mission Brief
1:30 PM – KSU
1:45 PM – Arrive service location, set flag line
2:00 PM – Service begins
2:30PM or completion of service, break down flag line and debrief.
Please join us in honoring another of our Nations Heroes.
Weather is forecast to be in the lower 70s with some clouds.
Cages welcome!
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Dean Thiem
Position: Washington Ride Captain
Position: Washington Ride Captain
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1 Comment To "David Relyea"
#1 Comment By Dean Thiem On September 6, 2019 @ 10:38 pm
8 seasoned veterans of the flag line arrived to honor our Hero. Ken Rutz was given control of the mission by the RC. Brief went well as did ride to venue. Static flags were put up and the flag line was set for the ceremony. The ceremony was a bit unusual as the Honor Guard was covering all the missions that day so Semper Gumby was in attendance. The remains of our hero were hustled off the dais immediately following taps and before the speaker. The family was most appreciative of the attention to their loved one and were very impressed by the plaque. Many nice comments were received from the family following the ceremony. Another well received and well executed mission in the books.