Honor Mission
Garry Julius Jahn, Retired
USN – Vietnam
Suffolk, Virginia – 08-05-19
Suffolk, Virginia – 08-05-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard Riders will stand with his family and friends in silent honor and escort this hero to his final resting place at Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans cemetery. Chief Jahn served this country honorably for 20 years. A Vietnam Veteran he was awarded the following medals; Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Unit Citation and Meritorious Unit Commendation with 2 Bronze Stars and other Unit and Navy awards.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-05-19
Staging Time: 1 pm
Parr Funeral Home
3515 Robs Drive
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Ride Captain:
Mike “Handlebar” Nugent
xdvr1@verizon.net
(757) 327-8281
Richard “Cheng” Leighton
(757) 567-2711
RICE: Open to all candidates
Special Instructions:
• Brief: 1:15 pm
• Flag Line: Upon arrival of the family, upon departure, and at AGH
• Service: 2 pm
• KSU: 2:30 pm
• Large Bike Flags encouraged
• Expect this mission to last 3 hours.
• Weather forecast: Variable clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High 87 degrees, rain chance 40%. Please dress accordingly.
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: Mike Nugent
Position: Virginia Ride Captain
Position: Virginia 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.
5 Comments To "Garry Julius Jahn"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On August 2, 2019 @ 3:41 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 Wayne Anderson On August 2, 2019 @ 3:56 pm
Please accept my family’s sincere condolence with the passing of Garry. May the memories of your loved and good times shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
With Sincere Sympathy
Wayne Anderson
Assistant State Captain
Hampton Roads District 5
Virginia Patriot Guard
#3 Comment By RobertSexton On August 4, 2019 @ 10:32 am
My deepest condolence to the family and friend’s of a true hero. May he rest in peace knowing “We have the Watch”!
Robert L Sexton
Virginia District 5 Ride Captain
SK1(SW) USN RET.
#4 Comment By Michael Jaffe On August 5, 2019 @ 10:59 am
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Jahn family. Thank you for your service to our great country.
#5 Comment By Jeff Jahn On August 8, 2019 @ 3:46 pm
Want to say thanks to the all who took part in honoring him. It ment the world to us and was a wonderful think to see. Thanks again!