Honor Mission
John Andrew Novak, Veteran
USA, USAR –
St. Ann, Missouri – 06-21-19
St. Ann, Missouri – 06-21-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
It is a most distinct honor and a privilege for the Patriot Guard Riders, at the family’s request, to stand a flag line for United States Army Veteran John Andrew Novak, and escort him to his final resting place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for full Military Honors and interment. Veteran Novak served in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps beginning in June 1957, transferred to the Army reserves in June of 1959 where he served out his reserve obligation. Veteran Novak attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC). Private First Class Novak, a grateful nation thanks you and is indebted to you for your honorable service. Your sacrifices have granted us the freedoms we continue to enjoy to this very day. Thank you and Godspeed.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-21-19
Staging Time: 08:00 AM
Colliers Funeral Home
3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd
St. Ann, Missouri 63074
Ride Captain:
Dan “Lt. Dan” Doerer
(314) 576-5856
j_d_doerer2att.net
Flags & Support: Mike “Jenky” Jenkins
Special Instructions:
R.E.D. Shirt Friday
Funeral Home is just south of I-70 at Morrow Drive.
From I-270, exit 16 Page Avenue/Hwy D east, Lindbergh Blvd/US-67 north/left to Morrow Drive.
08:00 AM: Stage, Ride Meeting and Flag Line
08:15 AM: Family Arrival
09:00 AM: Service
09:45 AM: Escort to Jefferson Barracks Nat. Cemetery (28 miles)
10:30 AM: Committal Service with Military Honors and interment.
The current NWS forecast during this Mission is 72º – 83º, with a 6% chance of rain.
Check weather forecast closer to the mission date…travel and dress accordingly.
All vehicles are welcome.
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: Dan Doerer
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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7 Comments To "John Andrew Novak"
#1 Comment By GrampyBob On June 19, 2019 @ 6:18 am
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. I stand with my fellow Patriot Guard Riders as we Honor this Warrior. 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 5/20/2019
Patriot Guard Rider
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 PGR Brother/Ride Captain
Sfc. Mark Schroeder USANG {Ret} 3/28/16
#2 Comment By bobsmith On June 19, 2019 @ 7:40 am
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.
#3 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On June 19, 2019 @ 7:44 am
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)
#4 Comment By Billboy On June 19, 2019 @ 8:53 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of US Army / USAR Veteran, John Andrew Novak may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#5 Comment By Robert W. White On June 19, 2019 @ 4:23 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army – US Army Reserve Veteran,
Private First Class (PFC) John Andrew Novak. 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)
#6 Comment By iceber58 On June 19, 2019 @ 11:32 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)
#7 Comment By bobbybreuer On June 19, 2019 @ 11:51 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of your Loved one . I pray God will strengthen , comfort and bless you all as you go through this time of sorrow.
I am thankful for Mr. Novak’s service and sacrifice to our country in the US Army . He is “Fallen Never Forgotten ” . May he Rest In Peace .
Bobby
USAF 67-71
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