Honor Mission
John R. Smith, Jr. , Veteran
USA, USAR
Festus, Missouri – 07-12-19
Festus, Missouri – 07-12-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of US Army Reserve Veteran, John R. Smith,Jr. (47 yrs.) has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard for the final mission of their loved one. John served in the US Army and USAR and had earned the Army Service Ribbon, Marksman Qualification Badge Rifle M16, Expert Qualification Badge Hand Grenade..
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-12-19
Staging Time: 08:45 am
Mahn Twin City Chapel
515 Collins Ave.
Festus, Missouri 63028
Festus, Missouri 63028
Ride Captain:
Al “Big Al” Hopson
573-767-6014
Special Instructions:
Staging: 8:45 am to stake & establish a flag line.
Visitation: 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Service: 10:00 am.
Honor Escort to the Peaceful Ridge Cemetery (Hwy 110/De Soto, MO./12.3 mi.) for interment with full military honors. Weather: 86 / Sunny / 10% Chance of Precip. / HYDRATE. Cages are always welcome.
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: S. Roger “Goose” Dollinger, SRC.
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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6 Comments To "John R. Smith, Jr."
#1 Comment By Robert W. White On July 10, 2019 @ 4:39 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, John R. Smith, Jr. 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 S. Roger On July 10, 2019 @ 5:03 pm
May You Rest in God’s Arms, Warrior.
#3 Comment By GrampyBob On July 10, 2019 @ 6:36 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. 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
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 PGR Brother/Ride Captain
Sfc. Mark Schroeder USANG {Ret} 3/28/16
#4 Comment By Billboy On July 11, 2019 @ 5:54 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of US Army / USAR Veteran, John R. Smith Jr. may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#5 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On July 11, 2019 @ 7:50 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)
#6 Comment By Robert Smith On July 12, 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