Honor Mission
James A. Rye, Retired
USA – Vietnam
Leavenworth, Kansas – 08-31-20, 09-01-20
Leavenworth, Kansas – 08-31-20, 09-01-20
ABOUT THE MISSION:
James A. Rye served honorably in the United States Army for twenty-four years and two-months. During his service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit; the Bronze Star Medal w/2-OLC; the Purple Heart; the Meritorious Service Medal w/4 OLC; the Joint Service Commendation Medal; the Army Commendation Medal w/V Device; the Army Achievement Medal; the Meritorious Unit Commendation w/3 OLC; the Humanitarian Service Medal; the Armed Forces Reserve Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device; the Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm; the Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, First Class; the Master Parachutist Badge; the Ranger Tab; and the Expert Badge (.45).
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-31-20
Staging Time: 5:30pm
Leintz Funeral Home
4701 10th Avenue
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Ride Captain:
Ron “Grumpy” Wurteler
wurtele@kc.rr.com(913) 683-4652
Special Instructions:
Rider Briefing: 5:30 P.M.
Visitation Flag Line: 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
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: 09-01-20
Staging Time: 9:30am
Leintz Funeral Home
4701 10th Avenue
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Ride Captain:
Ron “Grumpy” Wurteler
wurtele@kc.rr.com(913) 683-4652
Special Instructions:
Rider Brief: 9:30 A.M.
Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M.
Depart for Leavenworth National Cemetery: 10:45 A.M., for 11:00 A.M. service at the shelter.
Note: Masks are required.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Ronald Wurtele
Position: Kansas Ride Captain
Position: Kansas Ride Captain
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