Honor Mission
James A. “Laydown” Chesson, Veteran, PGR
USA – Vietnam
Saraland, Alabama – 08-16-19
Saraland, Alabama – 08-16-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Fellow Riders, America has lost another true American HERO. The family of Sgt James A. “Laydown” Chesson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand for their loved one. Mr. Chesson lost his life at the age of 71. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. His awards and Commendations include NDSM, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, VSM w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, and an Honorable Discharge. Other awards and commendations are unknown at this time. The Patriot Guard Riders, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, and American Legion Riders will be honored to escort this true Patriot to his final resting place and stand a silent flag line at his Interment.
Mr. Chesson stood many a hard day and night so that we might be safe and free. Now it is our turn to stand and honor him for his service and sacrifice. Ride safely.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-16-19
Staging Time: 12:00 PM
Radney Funeral Home
1200 Industrial Parkway
Saraland, Alabama 36571
Saraland, Alabama 36571
Ride Captain:
Lloyd Pursley
lloydpursley@gmail.com
(251) 422-0696
Special Instructions:
Briefing: 12:15 p.m.
KSU: 12:30 p.m.
Interment: 1:30 p.m. Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spanish Fort, AL.
Support and Flags: Lloyd Pursley.
LEO – Yes. Honor Guard – Yes.
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: Lloyd Pursley
Position: Alabama Ride Captain
Position: Alabama Ride Captain
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1 Comment To "James A. “Laydown” Chesson"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On August 14, 2019 @ 6:53 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of our PGR Brother, James A. “Laydown” Chesson. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL