Honor Mission
James Edward Garrett, Veteran
USN –
Springfield, Missouri – 09-06-19
Springfield, Missouri – 09-06-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of USN Aviation Machinist Mate (ADJAN), James Edward Garrett, has honored the Patriot Guard Riders with a request to provide an escort from Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery and stand a flag line at his committal service where full military honors will be rendered. Hero Garrett enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1971 and proudly and honorably served our country as a Aviation Machinist Mate (E-3) until June 1971. He was assigned to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Air station and earned the National Defense Service Medal. Following his naval service he ventured into a number of vocations including carpet laying, building log-homes, and even being a tour guide for a cave. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast and his friends will be giving him his last ride to his final resting place.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-06-19
Staging Time: 10:45 AM
Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services
2026 W. Woodland St.
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Ride Captain:
Kent McGregor
(850) 544-6616 c
Mcgregor.kent@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
STAGE: 10:45 am
BRIEF: 11:00 am
HONOR LINE: 11:25 am
ESCORT: 11:30 am
COMMITTAL: 12:00 pm, Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood, Springfield, MO 65804.
WEATHER FORECAST: 86˚ and 0% chance of precipitation, wind 10 mph.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Kent McGregor
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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5 Comments To "James Edward Garrett"
#1 Comment By bobsmith On September 5, 2019 @ 1:01 pm
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.
#2 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On September 5, 2019 @ 1:12 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)
Sailors pray,
for fair winds and a following sea
The smell of salt in the air,
the feel of their skin as it’s touched by the spray
An albatross soaring above,
dolphins in the ship’s wake at play
To witness a work of art that only God can create,
the sunset at the end of day
At night a million stars in the sky,
safe anchorage in an islands lee
When the time comes to die as for all it must,
to awake in Sailors Heaven where nothing ever rusts
And always there would be,
fair winds and a following sea
By Charles D. Williams
#3 Comment By Robert W. White On September 5, 2019 @ 6:17 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy, Vietnam Era Veteran, James Edward Garrett. 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.
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)
#4 Comment By GrampyBob On September 5, 2019 @ 6:22 pm
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.
#5 Comment By iceber58 On September 5, 2019 @ 11:42 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)