Honor Mission
John E. Matkins, Veteran
USAF
Overland, Missouri – 09-27-19
Overland, Missouri – 09-27-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard, please join us in standing for Mr. John E. Matkins, just as he once stood for every one of us. Mr. Matkins served our nation in the United States Air Force from 1955 thru 1957, and was honorably discharged from Andrews Air Force Base in Washington D.C.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-27-19
Staging Time: 8:00 am
Ortmann Funeral Home
9222 Lackland Road
Overland, Missouri 63114
Overland, Missouri 63114
Ride Captain:
John ‘John Boy’ Faul
jmfaul@hotmail.com
Special Instructions:
R.E.D. Shirt Friday
8:00 AM – Ride meeting w/ flag line to follow.
09:00 AM – Funeral service.
09:45 AM – Honor escort (25 miles).
10:30 AM – Arrival at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for Military Honors. Flags/Support – TBD, Check weather and dress accordingly. Remember to hydrate. Cages are always 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: Jeff Hirsch
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.
3 Comments To "John E. Matkins"
#1 Comment By Robert W. White On September 26, 2019 @ 5:48 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Air Force Veteran, John E. Matkins. 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)
#2 Comment By John Faul On September 26, 2019 @ 9:51 pm
I would like to offer my sincere condolences and prayers for your lost. May the peaceful moments and cherished memories bring family and friends renewed strength in the difficult days ahead. Do not let your heart be troubled your faith will keep you strong.
#3 Comment By iceber58 On September 26, 2019 @ 11:02 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)