Honor Mission
James Cheatham, Veteran
USN, LEO, Fire – Vietnam
Lee’s Summit, Missouri – 05-12, 05-13-21
Lee’s Summit, Missouri – 05-12, 05-13-21
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard will stand a flag line for Hero James Cheatham, who was an active duty LEO and Navy Veteran. Hero Cheatham served his country proudly for 5 years in the US Navy during Vietnam. He served on the USS Ranger in addition to combat time on land. Upon returning from the Navy, he served honorably with the Raytown Missouri Fire Department for over 10 years. In 1986 Hero Cheatham was accepted by the Department of Treasury United States Customs Service (later Department of Homeland Security) of which he faithfully and valiantly served with honors for over two decades before retiring. In 2019 Jim answered the call of service again returning to duty as a Detective for the Pleasant Valley Missouri Police Department, of which he served until the day his watch ended.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 05-12-21
Staging Time: 3:15 PM
Langsford Funeral Home
115 SW 3rd St
Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063
Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063
Ride Captain:
Jim Bailey
816-797-9577
Flag Support: Ed Humphries
Special Instructions:
Staging & briefing 3:15 PM
Visitation 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM (however, come and go as you please)
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 05-13-21
Staging Time: 2:15 PM
Missouri State Veterans Cemeter
Higginsville MO-13
Higginsville, Missouri 64037
Higginsville, Missouri 64037
Ride Captain:
Jim Bailey
816-797-9577
Special Instructions:
Meet at Higginsville at 2:15 PM
Briefing 2:30 PM
Military Honors at Higginsville 3:00 PM
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Jim Bailey
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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7 Comments To "James Cheatham"
#1 Comment By Robert W. White On May 11, 2021 @ 6:49 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy, Vietnam Veteran, Law Enforcement Officer, James Cheatham. 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 (Corporal), 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)
#2 Comment By GrampyBob On May 11, 2021 @ 7:11 pm
My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Be Proud of your loved one for their service and sacrifices they made to preserve our Country’s Freedom. Stand down and rest in eternal peace, James Cheatham US Navy Vietnam Veteran- Law Enforcement Officer- Fire Fighter your mission is complete. We now stand for you as you once stood for us.
Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly, Leave the Rest to God.
Bob ”Grampy” Griffith
USASA M.P. Cpl. 59-62
Retired Lt. LEO. 62-92
Ride Captain Patriot Guard
Montgomery City, Mo.
Riding In Memory of My Wife Judy Griffith
Patriot Guard Rider 1/05/2009 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 My PGR Brothers:
SFC. Mark Schroeder USA Ride Captain
Rodney ”El Rod” Hale USMC PGR Brother
Ron ”I-Candy” Peterson USMC Ride Captain
#3 Comment By Ricky Moceri On May 11, 2021 @ 7:34 pm
I pray for comfort and spiritual healing for the family of a true American Hero. I am thankful for his service to our country and his sacrifices to preserve our freedoms which will never be forgotten.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
Ricky Moceri
State Chaplain
Patriot Guard Riders
Missouri
#4 Comment By Mark Cobra Birmingham On May 11, 2021 @ 8:08 pm
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. It is our honor to stand silently and with respect for him. We are forever grateful for his love and dedication to this great Nation. May he rest in peace.
Mark Cobra Birmingham, TSgt, Ret.
USAF Security Police 73-93
Ride Captain PGR
Riding in memory:
James A. Birmingham, TEC-5, US Army, YN3 US Navy, WWII
Wilhelmina M. Birmingham, HA1, US Navy, WWII
Joseph F. Melenbrink, MOMM3, US Navy, WWII
Ralph H. Martin, PFC, US Army, WWII
James L. Etling Sr, US Navy, Korea
James L. Etling Jr., PFC, US Army, Vietnam
Mark K. Dopson, TSgt, US Air Force, Vietnam
Michael D. Blake, PFC, US Army
Mark K. Schroeder, SFC, US Army, Vietnam
Riding in support:
Jordan C. Birmingham, Sgt, US Marines
#5 Comment By iceber58 On May 11, 2021 @ 11:54 pm
Please accept my 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)
#6 Comment By bobbybreuer On May 12, 2021 @ 12:01 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 time of deep sorrow .
I am thankful for Mr. Cheatham’s service and sacrifice for our country in the US Navy and as a LEO (Active) and as a F/F. He is ” Fallen Never Forgotten. “ May he Rest In Peace .
Bobby
USAF 67 – 71
In Memory :
Bill Breuer USAF Vietnam Era
Ron Breuer US Army Vietnam
#7 Comment By bobsmith On May 12, 2021 @ 7:26 am
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there,,I did not die