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USA USAR – Korea, Vietnam
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – 06 Apr 2017
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ABOUT THE MISSION:
Donald (Don) C. Knott, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017 at his home in Lamar County, Mississippi, surrounded by his wife of 43 years, and family members. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Hattiesburg. He was a retired Sergeant First Class with the United States Army including two tours in Korea and two tours in Vietnam followed by Army Reserve duty. Following his last assignment as a Recruiter in Hattiesburg, he retired and became a Parts Manager for the Ford dealership and later, the Lincoln dealership in Hattiesburg.
A native of Indiana prior to service, he enjoyed a full life of many pursuits including an active rural life, including his horse and farm animals while rebuilding a small farm house in the Bellevue Community. An extremely active member of the VFW, he was a former Post Commander of the VFW Chapter 3036 and was awarded membership in the Military Order of the Cootie, the ‘Honor Degree of the VFW in recognition of outstanding service to the VFW and its programs. Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m with a Service to follow at 2 p.m. in Hattiesburg at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, followed by a Procession to The Garden of Valor at Roseland Park Cemetery along with the presentation of the flag and Taps by the VFW Post 3036 Military Honor Guard with a motorcycle escort of The Patriot Guard Riders serving as Flag Bearers.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06 Apr 2017
- Primary Staging Time: 11:30 A.M.
- Church of the Ascension
3600 Arlington Loop
Hattiesburg, MississippiAdditional Staging:
Hammond, La..
7:45 a.m. Race Trac
I-55 / Hiway190 Exit - Hattiesburg, Mississippi – 39402
- Ride Captain:
- Doug Nobles
Louisiana State Captain
noblesdoug@gmail.com
985-662-9818Ass’t Ride Captain
Ronnie Pittman
jrwambo67@gmail.com
601-606-9667
- Special Instructions:
- The Veteran and his family are friends with the Louisiana State Captain. They have requested that he RC this Mission.
The State Captain from Mississippi has approved and will post on the Mississippi Face Book page and will request Mississippi PGR attendance.We will stage at the Church at 11:30 a.m. and place flags on rebar and prepare to stand a flag line from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Immediately after the Service we will escort to Roseland Park Cemetery, Garden of Valor.
- Flags & Water:
- Flags Will Be Provided
- If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
- Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Doug Nobles
Position: State Captain
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