Honor Mission
Dennis Michael Lyons, Veteran
USA, Vietnam
Woodstock, Georgia – 06-20-19
Woodstock, Georgia – 06-20-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of another Vietnam veteran. The family of Mr. Dennis M Lyons has asked that the Patriot Guard Riders honor his life and service to our Nation. It will be our honor and privilege to do so. After High school graduation Dennis Michael Lyons enlisted in the U S Army. He was assigned to Vietnam as a Combat Infantryman, Light Weapons Specialist (E-4). While in Vietnam he served with valor being awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. His other awards included the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge. This will be a two part mission please read the entire mission post for details.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-20-19
Staging Time: 3:30 pm
Woodstock Funeral Home
8855 Main St
Woodstock, Georgia 30188
Woodstock, Georgia 30188
Ride Captain:
William “Buffalo Bill” Kalway
w.kalway@comcast.net
404-545-5140
Special Instructions:
Park in the rear lot.
We will have a short briefing before starting the flag line.
We will stand a flag line during the visitation from 4 pm to 8 pm.
This is a long flag line, come when you can and stay as long as you can.
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.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 06-21-19
Staging Time: 09:45 am
Woodstock Funeral Home
8855 Main St.
Woodstock, Georgia 30114
Woodstock, Georgia 30114
Ride Captain:
William “Buffalo Bill” Kalway
w.kalway@comcast.net
404-545-5140
Special Instructions:
We will have a short briefing before rendering honors and escorting to GNC.
KSU 10:30 am.
If going directly to GNC, please arrive at the flagpole NLT 11:oo am.
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: William Kalway
Position:
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3 Comments To "Dennis Michael Lyons"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On June 15, 2019 @ 6:49 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Dennis Michael Lyons. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By speedyo On June 20, 2019 @ 10:12 am
My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dennis Michael Lyons. 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 USAAC WWII
#3 Comment By William Kalway On June 21, 2019 @ 5:05 pm
Post Mission Report Dennis Michael Lyons
Thursday evening June 20 2019 with the threat of severe weather we had Six patriots stand a Silent Flag Line at the Woodstock Funeral Home. Reuben Baumgardner set up a Static Flag line out in front of the funeral home and provided us with hydration.
On a beautiful clear morning eight riders gathered at the Woodstock Funeral home. We rendered Honors for Mr Lyons before escorting him to his final resting place at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton where we were met by five more riders. We stood a silent Flag line while Military Honors were rendered by the U S Army Honors team. Mrs. Lyons requested that I read a poem that they found on Dennis’s computer called “The Final Inspection” I presented Mrs. Lyons with a Condolence card signed by all present; a Certificate of Honor from the American Legion and an Angel coin. The family was very appreciative that once again we were there to honor a member of their family.
I would like to thank everyone that came to Honor Mr Lyons service to our Nation. Special thanks to Reuben for flags and Hydration and to Pat Buchanan for printing the Certificate of Honor. It is an Honor to stand with all of you.
William “Buffalo Bill’ Kalway RCIC