Honor Mission
John E Wippler Jr, Retired
USN – Vietnam
Columbus, Georgia – 09-28-19
Columbus, Georgia – 09-28-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Chief Petty Officer John E Wippler Jr. has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders stand to honor their loved one’s service to our country. It is our honor to do so. CPO Wipper passed away in Hogansville, GA on 21 September 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. Chief Wippler served his country in the the US Navy retiring after 20 years. Chief Wippler served two tours in Vietnam and among his many decorations were the Vietnam service Medal with two bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal. We will stand a flag line for Chief Wippler’s graveside service on 28 September 2019
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-28-19
Staging Time: 09:15 am
Admin Building, Parkhilll Cemetery
4161 Macon Road
Columbus, Georgia 31907
Columbus, Georgia 31907
Ride Captain:
Rob “Bees” Butler
bees03@aol.com
706 987-0686
Special Instructions:
We will stage at the Parkhill admin building and escort the family to the graveside for the service at 10:00 AM
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Rob Butler
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
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2 Comments To "John E Wippler Jr, CPO (ret) US Navy"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On September 25, 2019 @ 3:25 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of this Hero. May He Rest in Peace.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By speedyo On September 25, 2019 @ 10:52 pm
My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John E. Wippler, Jr.. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace, your duty here on earth is done.
Lamar “SpeedyO” Owen, USA, Vietnam 1967-1968
Riding in Memory of My Brother
James W. Owen