Honor Mission
Elmer J. Dapron Jr., Veteran
USMC, USMCR – WWII, Korea
Warrenton, Missouri – 08-22-19
Warrenton, Missouri – 08-22-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard has been honored by the family of Elmer Dapron, 94, by requesting we stand a flag line and escort their loved one to the hallowed grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Mr. Dapron served our great nation both in WWII and Korea as a U.S.Marine seeing combat on Iwo Jima and in Korea, the Inchon Landing and Chosin Reservoir. In 1954 Mr Dapron took a contract with a British agency and as a result the Queen of England sent Lord Kitchner to St. Louis to Knight Sir Elmer Dapron. Mr.Dapron was a life member of the Marine Corps League and there will be a formal ceremony at visitation. Mr Dapron attended many PGR Marine funerals including Elrod and Pete where he would shake hands with the flag line. His accomplishments are too numerous to mention here and he will be missed by his beloved Marine family.
Obituary [1]
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-22-19
Staging Time: 5:00 PM
Martin Funeral Home
510 E. Main St.
Warrenton, Missouri 63383
Warrenton, Missouri 63383
Ride Captain:
Robert (Rainmaker) Smith
bobsmithesq4@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
Visitation will be in progress, please arrive quietly.
This is expected to be a huge wake with many Marines present.
We will stand a flagline 5.00 to 7.00.
Come and go as you can. Hydrate well, be prepared for rain.
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.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 08-23-19
Staging Time: 09:00 AM
Martin Funeral Home
510 E. Main St
Warrenton, Missouri 63383
Warrenton, Missouri 63383
Ride Captain:
Robert (Rainmaker) Smith
bobsmithesq4@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
Escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery following 10.00 service with 12.30 appointment.
Be prepared for rain, Hydrate well.
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: Robert Smith
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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8 Comments To "Elmer J. Dapron Jr."
#1 Comment By Neil Hill On August 20, 2019 @ 9:29 pm
From my family to yours… I pray your family and friends will find peace, during this time of sorrow in the loss of this US Marine Corps, WWII, and Korea veteran. Our nation is grateful for your honorable service. Your service and sacrifice to our
country should never be forgotten. We now stand for you as you once stood for us.
Neil Hill “Nitehawk”
USAF 1974-1978
Riding in memory of…
James “Bud” Hill, US Army… Brother
SFC Mark Schroeder, US Army (RET)… PGR Brother & RC
Rodney “El Rod” Hale, USMC… PGR Brother
Ron “I-Candy” Peterson, USMC… PGR Brother & RC
#2 Comment By iceber58 On August 20, 2019 @ 11:14 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our condolences on your loss.
We stand with feet planted firmly on rich soil knowing what freedom is. Because of our veterans, I am free to honor God and country without persecution. Where there is injustice, I am free to fight. Where there is silence, I am free to speak. Where there is hate, I am free to love.
Your love one’s watch is over, may they rest peacefully in the arms of God.
Bruce Berg, ISC, USN (Ret)
#3 Comment By bobbybreuer On August 21, 2019 @ 12:47 am
I am so sorry for the loss of your Loved One . I pray God will comfort ,strengthen and bless you all as you go through this difficult time .
I am thankful for Mr. Dapron’s service and sacrifice to our country in the US Marine Corps during WW II and the Korean War . He is ” Fallen Never Forgotten ” .
Bobby
USAF 67 – 71
In God I Trust
#4 Comment By Billboy On August 21, 2019 @ 5:29 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of WWII USMC / USMCR Korea Veteran, Elmer J. Dapron Jr. may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#5 Comment By Robert Smith On August 21, 2019 @ 7:45 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.
#6 Comment By Robert W. White On August 21, 2019 @ 7:54 am
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, USMC – USMCR, WWII – Korean War Veteran, Elmer J. Dapron, Jr. 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)
#7 Comment By GrampyBob On August 21, 2019 @ 10:41 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. 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:
Sfc Mark Schroeder USANG PGR Brother and R.C.
Rodney”ElRod”Hale USMC PGR Brother
Ron”I-Candy”Peterson USMC PGR Brother and R.C.
#8 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On August 21, 2019 @ 4:52 pm
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)