Honor Mission
Joseph Russell Best, Retired
USA – Korea, Vietnam
Pensacola, Florida – 08-28-19
Pensacola, Florida – 08-28-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of SFC Joseph Russell Best, United States Army, has graciously invited the Patriot Guard to escort him to Barrancas National Cemetery and stand a silent flag line during Military Honors. SFC Best, 84, honorably served 23 years in the United States Army and retired on 28 Feb 1973. He was both a Korea and Vietnam veteran. SFC Best’s numerous awards and decorations include the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal w/1OLC, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, Bronze Star w/1OLC, and the Army Commendation Medal. The Patriot Guard will escort SFC Best from Trahan Family Funeral Home, 419 Yoakum Court, Pensacola, to Barrancas National Cemetery with LEO escort.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-28-19
Staging Time: 08:15 AM
Whataburger
5480 Pensacola Blvd
Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Ride Captain:
Harry Salzer (OLD DOC)
251 716 0417
horsin5@yahoo.com
Special Instructions:
Naval Air Station requires long sleeve shirt or jacket, long trousers, long fingered gloves, DOT approved helmet, footwear covering the ankles, and proper eye protection be worn while riding on base.
09:00 – Briefing for all Riders.
09:15 – KSU to Trahan’s Funeral Home.
09:30 – KSU to Barrancas National Cemetery.
10:30 – Honors at Barrancas National Cemetery Site “B”.
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: Ray Doyle
Position: Florida Assistant State Captain
Position: Florida Assistant State Captain
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6 Comments To "Joseph Russell Best"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On August 26, 2019 @ 3:03 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 Roger J Shoemaker On August 26, 2019 @ 3:08 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Your Hero.
Rest in Peace, You will Not be Forgotten.
#3 Comment By DragonSlayer57 On August 26, 2019 @ 5:37 pm
Please accept my condolences on your loss. May my prayers help to ease your pain during these trying times. Rest In Peace and Honor Brother. Lest We Forget!
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Veteran
Standing in Memory of,
My Father, Harold A. Silvernail U.S. Army
My Step-Father, Edwin D. Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, Raymond Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, John H. Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, David J. Alexander U.S. Navy
Standing in Honor of,
My Brother, David J. Alexander U.S. Air Force
My Daughter, Jillian A. Silvernail U.S. Air Force
My Daughter, Kirsten M. Silvernail Kennedy U.S. Air Force
My Son-In-Law, Jayson E. Kennedy U.S. Army
My Uncle, Stewart F. Silvernail U.S. Army
#4 Comment By Billboy On August 27, 2019 @ 6:47 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of (Ret) US Army Korea / Vietnam Veteran, Joseph Russell Best may you rest in peace and may God be with you, Thank you for your service to our Country.
#5 Comment By Jim On August 27, 2019 @ 9:20 am
ur sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joseph Best. May the peaceful moments and cherished memories bring you renewed strength in the days to come. Your faith will keep you strong during this time of sorrow. Hero, you may stand down, we have the watch.
Jim & Diana Robers
US Navy 1961-1981
US Merchant Marine 1985-2007
Standing in memory of
Howard Robers, Father, US Army WWII
Elmer Robers, Uncle, US Army WWII
Harry Fleming, Uncle, US Army WWII
#6 Comment By thefaz10 On August 28, 2019 @ 9:04 am
Rest In Peace Hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Standing for those who stood for us.