Honor Mission
Gettis William Riles Jr, Veteran
USAF – Vietnam
MULTI-CITY, Florida 08-08-19
MULTI-CITY, Florida 08-08-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of A1C Riles, 78, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders presence as they show their final respects and lay their loved one to rest. Gettis faithfully served his country in the U.S. Air Force and performed duties as a Weapons Control System Mechanic. Upon completion of his service, Gettis received an Honorable Discharge and during his time in service, awarded the Tactical Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Please bring your 3 X 5 American flags and stand in honor and respect for our hero and his family.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-08-19
Staging Time: 09:15 AM
Loyless Funeral Home
Ride Captain:
Ken “Jolly Green” Arena
ken@kenarenatax.com
813-731-3728
Special Instructions:
Following the service there will be an Escort to FNC. Large Flag Bikes are requested.
Obituary: http://tinyurl.com/y4hhnd4b [2]
09:30 AM – Brief
10:00 AM – Service
Flag Line as directed by the RC.
KSU for FNC as directed by the Funeral Home.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 08-08-19
Staging Time: 12:15 PM
Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Ave
Bushnell, Florida 33513
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Bushnell, Florida 33513
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Ride Captain:
Doug “Easy D” Stone
dstone34@ymail.com
352-603-0212
Special Instructions:
Obituary: http://tinyurl.com/y4hhnd4b [2]
12:30 PM – Brief
13:00 PM – Service
Flag Line as directed by the RC
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will not be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Bernie Conner
Position: Florida Assistant State Captain
Position: Florida Assistant State Captain
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15 Comments To "Gettis William Riles Jr"
#1 Comment By Ron ‘Skyking’ Whitmore On August 3, 2019 @ 8:37 pm
Condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. Rest in Peace and thank you for your service to our country. You stood for us and now we, the Patriot Guard Riders, stand for you!
#2 Comment By Bernie Conner On August 3, 2019 @ 8:38 pm
My condolences to the Family and Friends of Gettis Riles Jr.
#3 Comment By Jack Fair On August 3, 2019 @ 8:46 pm
My condolences go out to the family and friends of Gettis William Riles, U.S.A.F. veteran. He stood for us and now it is our turn to stand in silent honor and respect for him. Rest in peace hero.
#4 Comment By Thomas Silvernail On August 3, 2019 @ 9:52 pm
Please accept my condolences on your loss. May my prayers help to ease your pain during these trying times. Rest In Peace and Honor Brother. Lest We Forget!
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Veteran
Standing in Memory of,
My Father, Harold A. Silvernail U.S. Army
My Step-Father, Edwin D. Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, Raymond Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, John H. Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, David J. Alexander U.S. Navy
Standing in Honor of,
My Brother, David J. Alexander U.S. Air Force
My Daughter, Jillian A. Silvernail U.S. Air Force
My Daughter, Kirsten M. Silvernail Kennedy U.S. Air Force
My Son-In-Law, Jayson E. Kennedy U.S. Army
My Uncle, Stewart F. Silvernail U.S. Army
#5 Comment By mcpojjb On August 3, 2019 @ 10:33 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of this Hero. May He Rest in Peace.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#6 Comment By Bill Ferguson On August 3, 2019 @ 10:37 pm
My most sincere sympathies to the family and the friends of Gettis Riles. May God wrap you in His love and may your faith keep you strong during this most trying time. May your memories of Gettis fill your moments of quiet and solitude when you reflect back on a life well lived.
Airman Gettis William Riles Jr., US Air Force, may you rest in peace knowing that a grateful nation mourns the loss of a true American hero. You answered a nation’s call, serving your country proudly and valiantly. For that, we are eternally in your debt. Stand down brave warrior. Your mission is complete.
Standing in memory of my father, Master Sergeant Henry L. (Hank) Ferguson, US Air Force, WWII veteran.
#7 Comment By John Holmes On August 4, 2019 @ 7:52 am
My condolences to the family and friends, we stand in honor for this Hero.
#8 Comment By useless On August 4, 2019 @ 8:41 am
My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Your Hero.
Rest in Peace, You will Not be Forgotten.
#9 Comment By Doyle Schwab On August 4, 2019 @ 11:55 am
Rest In Peace Hero.
#10 Comment By thefaz10 On August 4, 2019 @ 7:40 pm
Rest In Peace Hero and Fellow Airman. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Standing for those who stood for us.
#11 Comment By Jim On August 5, 2019 @ 4:34 am
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gettis Riles Jr. May the peaceful moments and cherished memories bring you renewed strength in the days to come. Your faith will keep you strong during this time of sorrow. Hero, you may stand down, we have the watch.
Jim & Diana Robers
US Navy 1961-1981
US Merchant Marine 1985-2007
Standing in memory of
Howard Robers, Father, US Army WWII
Elmer Robers, Uncle, US Army WWII
Harry Fleming, Uncle, US Army WWII
#12 Comment By Larry Backensto On August 5, 2019 @ 2:34 pm
My wife and I would like to extend our sincere condolences for your loss!
#13 Comment By Jan and Lou Zabel On August 5, 2019 @ 7:43 pm
Sending condolences the the Riles family. Many memories come flooding back, to the 1960’s. You were one of my first friends,
in America. You had recently returned from Vietnam, and I was the new young G.I.Bride next door. You and your wife Carole, took me
under your wing, made me part of your family. Thank you for your service to our country. Thank you for welcoming me into your
home. God bless your family. You will be so missed. Luv Jan. The English Wench.
#14 Comment By 4acause On August 7, 2019 @ 8:44 am
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this true American Defender of Freedom.
Rest in Peace Hero
#15 Comment By punchdrunque On August 7, 2019 @ 1:48 pm
My condolences to the Family and Friends of Gettis Riles Jr.