Honor Mission
Leo Leblanc, Veteran
USN – WWII
Springfield, Missouri – 08-27-19
Springfield, Missouri – 08-27-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of USN, Quartermaster 3rd Class, Leo Leblanc, age 92, has honored the Patriot Guard Riders with a request to provide an escort from the Greenlawn South Funeral Home to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery and stand a flag line at his committal service where full military honors will be rendered. Hero Leblanc enlisted in the United States Navy in April 1944 and proudly and honorably served our country in active duty as a Quartermaster 3rd Class 2nd until October 1947. He served during WW II in the Asiatic Pacific – American, and the European African Middle East Areas. He was awarded the WW II Victory Medal. His ship assignments included the USS Princeton, SS Winchester, USS Collingsworth, and the USS Whetstone.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-27-19
Staging Time: 10:45 am
Greenlawn South Funeral Home
441 W. Battlefield
Springfield, Missouri 65807
Springfield, Missouri 65807
Ride Captain:
Steve Simko
(210) 621-8623
csdsimko@sbcglobal.net
Special Instructions:
STAGE: 10:45 am.
BRIEF: 11:00 am (The family will arrive at 11 am)
FINAL SALUTE: 11:15 am
ESCORT: 11:30 am
COMMITTAL SERVICE: 12:00 pm Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood, Springfield, MO WEATHER FORECAST: 76˚ and 22% chance of precipitation, wind 8 mph. 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: steve simko
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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9 Comments To "Leo Leblanc"
#1 Comment By Robert W. White On August 24, 2019 @ 3:57 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy, WWII Veteran, Quartermaster 3rd Class Leo Leblanc. 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)
#2 Comment By Neil Hill On August 24, 2019 @ 6:11 pm
From my family to yours… I pray your family and friends will find peace, during this time of sorrow in the loss of this US Navy and WWII veteran. Our nation is grateful for your honorable service. Your service and sacrifice to our country should never be forgotten. We now stand for you as you once stood for us.
Neil Hill “Nitehawk”
USAF 1974-1978
Riding in memory of…
James “Bud” Hill, US Army… Brother
SFC Mark Schroeder, US Army (RET)… PGR Brother & RC
Rodney “El Rod” Hale, USMC… PGR Brother
Ron “I-Candy” Peterson, USMC… PGR Brother & RC
#3 Comment By Ricky Moceri On August 24, 2019 @ 10:59 pm
I pray for comfort and spiritual healing for the family of a true American Hero. His service and sacrifice to preserve our freedoms will never be forgotten and for this I am thankful.
‘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
#4 Comment By iceber58 On August 25, 2019 @ 12:05 am
My wife and I wish to extend our condolences on your loss.
We stand with feet planted firmly on rich soil knowing what freedom is. Because of our veterans, I am free to honor God and country without persecution. Where there is injustice, I am free to fight. Where there is silence, I am free to speak. Where there is hate, I am free to love.
Your love one’s watch is over, may they rest peacefully in the arms of God.
Bruce Berg, ISC, USN (Ret)
#5 Comment By GrampyBob On August 25, 2019 @ 6:57 am
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. 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:
Sfc Mark Schroeder USANG PGR Brother and R.C.
Rodney”ElRod”Hale USMC PGR Brother
Ron”I-Candy”Peterson USMC PGR Brother and R.C.
#6 Comment By Robert Smith On August 25, 2019 @ 6:59 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.
#7 Comment By Billboy On August 25, 2019 @ 9:09 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of WWII US Navy Veteran, Leo Leblanc may you rest in peace and may God be with you, Thank you for your service to our Country.
#8 Comment By bobbybreuer On August 25, 2019 @ 11:26 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 difficult time .
I am thankful for Mr. LeBlanc’s service and sacrifice to our country in the US Navy during WW II . He is ” Fallen Never Forgotten ” .
Bobby
USAF 67 – 71
In God I Trust
#9 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On August 27, 2019 @ 7:53 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)
Sailors pray,
for fair winds and a following sea
The smell of salt in the air,
the feel of their skin as it’s touched by the spray
An albatross soaring above,
dolphins in the ship’s wake at play
To witness a work of art that only God can create,
the sunset at the end of day
At night a million stars in the sky,
safe anchorage in an islands lee
When the time comes to die as for all it must,
to awake in Sailors Heaven where nothing ever rusts
And always there would be,
fair winds and a following sea
By Charles D. Williams