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Joseph J. Sekarski III

Honor Mission
Joseph J. Sekarski III, Veteran
USA – Vietnam
Mehlville, Missouri – 04-01-21

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 of honor and respect for United States Army veteran Joseph J. Sekarski III, 74, and escort him to the hallowed grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery where he will receive full military honors.
SP4 (T) proudly served his country from 1965 to 1967 as a MP.  His awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 04-01-21
Staging Time: 10:00 a.m.

Kutis Funeral Home – South County Chapel
5255 Lemay Ferry Road
Mehlville, Missouri 63129

Ride Captain:

Jim “(1) Gun-Shy” Kleszczewski, 314-956-6899, jimkl2112@gmail.com

Special Instructions:

10:00 AM – Flag line welcoming family and friends
10:30 AM – Funeral service, ride meeting
11:10 AM – Honor escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
11:30 AM – Committal service and Military Honors.
We will practice social distancing.  If you are not feeling well on the day of the mission, please stay home and pay your distant respects.  Face masks are required inside the funeral home and at JBNC.  Please remember to hydrate. Cages always welcome!
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

Submitted By: Jim Kleszczewski
Position: Missouri Ride Captain

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11 Comments To "Joseph J. Sekarski III"

#1 Comment By GrampyBob On March 30, 2021 @ 8:46 am

My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Be Proud of your loved one for their service and sacrifices they made to preserve our Country’s Freedom. Joseph J. Sekarski III USA Vietnam Veteran Stand down and rest in eternal peace, your mission is complete. We now stand for you as you once stood for us.
Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly, Leave the Rest to God.

Bob ”Grampy” Griffith
USASA M.P. Cpl. 59-62
Retired Lt. LEO. 62-92
Ride Captain Patriot Guard
Montgomery City, Mo.
Riding In Memory of My Wife Judy Griffith
Patriot Guard Rider 1/05/2009 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 My PGR Brothers:
SFC. Mark Schroeder USA Ride Captain
Rodney ”El Rod” Hale USMC PGR Brother
Ron ”I-Candy” Peterson USMC Ride Captain

#2 Comment By weberj On March 30, 2021 @ 9:03 am

Nancy and I send our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one, and an American Hero. We are grateful for United States Army veteran Sekarski’s military service to our country and the courage to stand in harms way to protect and preserve our freedom and liberties! May he never be forgotten!
“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
John 14:2-4

John Weber
Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
St. Louis, MO

#3 Comment By Billboy On March 30, 2021 @ 9:34 am

My Condolences go out to family and friends of US Army Vietnam Veteran Joseph J. Sekarski may you rest in peace and may God be with you, Thank you for your service to our Country.

#4 Comment By Ricky Moceri On March 30, 2021 @ 4:37 pm

I pray for comfort and spiritual healing for the family of a true American Hero. I am thankful for his service to our country and his sacrifices to preserve our freedoms which will never be forgotten.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:4

Ricky Moceri
State Chaplain
Patriot Guard Riders
Missouri

#5 Comment By Robert W. White On March 30, 2021 @ 5:30 pm

My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, Specialist Four (SP4) Joseph J. Sekarski, III. 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.
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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 Tim Grantz On March 30, 2021 @ 7:08 pm

My wife and I offer our deepest condolences to the family of a true American Hero. Veteran Sekarski’s service and sacrifice to our country to preserve our freedom is not and will not be forgotten. Your mission here is completed. Rest in peace, we have the watch.

Tim “Twidget” Grantz, USN, YN2
Missouri State Ride Captain
USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7) 1972 – 1975 Vietnam Veteran
Riding in Honor of My Father:
USAF SSGT Francis W. Grantz, WWII POW – Rest in Peace

#7 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On March 30, 2021 @ 7:17 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)

#8 Comment By bobbybreuer On March 30, 2021 @ 9:18 pm

I am so sorry for the loss of your Loved One, I pray God will Comfort , Strengthen and Bless you all as you go through this time of deep sorrow .
I am thankful for Mr. Sekarski’s service and sacrifice for our country in the US Army and during the Vietnam War . He is ” Fallen Never Forgotten. “ May he Rest In Peace .
Bobby
USAF 67 – 71
In Memory :
Bill Breuer USAF Vietnam Era
Ron Breuer Army Vietnam

#9 Comment By Richard Harden On March 30, 2021 @ 9:27 pm

My deepest Condolences for your loss. I pray for the family wishing you strength for today and spiritual guidance for tomorrow.
Thank You Veteran Joseph J Sekarski III for your service to protect this country, and for my Freedoms. You will not be forgotten.
Rich “Poor Man” Harden
Patriot Guard Riders

#10 Comment By bobsmith On March 31, 2021 @ 8:39 am

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there,,I did not die

#11 Comment By Jim Kleszczewski On March 31, 2021 @ 4:47 pm

My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of Hero Sekarski. Thank you for your service to your country Sir. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.

Jim “(1) Gun-Shy” Kleszczewski