Arlington National Cemetery
Leon Malcom Burgess, Retired
USAF – WWII
Alexandria, Virginia – 06-12-19
Alexandria, Virginia – 06-12-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Lt Col Leon Malcom Burgess, 85, a U.S. Air Force World War II Combat Veteran from Anderson, SC, died 5 July 2002. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943, trained as a Navigator. He served in the Western Pacific as a Navigator/Radar Operator aboard B-29’s. He flew 29 combat missions serving with the 19th Bombardment Group in the Marianas Islands. After the war he returned to school and then resumed his Air Force career flying the B-47 until he transferred to the Minuteman Missile program, where he served as the Commander of the 508th Strategic Mission Squadron. He retired in 1973 as a Master Navigator, with over 6000 flying hours. Among his many awards and commendations are the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/3olc, Air Force Commendation Medal w/2olc, American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/2 bronze service Stars, the WWII Victory Medal and Master Missile man Badge. His wife Helen Sue, age 92, died 2 June 2018 and they will be interred together. They are survived by a large and loving family and missed by all. Lt Col Leon Malcom Burgess and spouse will be interred together on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery on 12 June 2019 at approximately 1300 hours from the Administration Building. PGR has been invited to attend the service by their son Dean and we will be there to stand tall silent and proud in honor of this USAAC/USAF Combat Veteran and his spouse, along with his family, friends and comrades at arms.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-12-19
Staging: 11:30 am
Parking Lot Potomac Yards
3325 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, Virginia 22305
Alexandria, Virginia 22305
Ride Captain:
Steve Payne
703-283-1211
cspayne@comcast.net
Special Instructions:
Service: on 12 June 2019
Stage: 11:30 am
Brief: 11:45 am
KSU: 12:00 pm, enroute to ANC.
Honors: 1:00 pm, Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Large flags are NOT used in ANC for graveside services. Check the weather @ http://tinyurl.com/Arlington-Weather. Concealed Carry (CCW) permits are NOT recognized on military installations and federal reservations, therefore do not bring weapons or hazardous materials to this mission.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will not be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Bruce Gentile
Position: Maryland State Captain
Position: Maryland State Captain
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4 Comments To "Leon Malcom Burgess"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On June 10, 2019 @ 11:57 am
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of LtCol Leon Malcom Burgess. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By Lucinda Carlson On June 11, 2019 @ 10:11 am
Thank you for your kind thoughts and actions in honoring my father, Leon Burgess. He was a true patriot and a hero to all who knew and loved him. Many of his children and grandchildren have and still are serving in our nations military services.
—Lucinda
#3 Comment By L84supper On June 12, 2019 @ 10:11 am
Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the Burgess family
Proud to be standing like my Virginia pgr brothers and sisters for this family and to honor this veteran for his service to our country and our freedom
#4 Comment By Chaplain Amber Murrell On June 12, 2019 @ 9:17 pm
Dear Patriot Guard Riders,
I was the USAF Chaplain that officiated the service for the Burgess’ today at ANC. It was an honor to have your support and presence. Thank you for your ministry to our fallen patriots. May you be inspired by the love, service and sacrifice of Leon and Sue Burgess to God and country.
God bless you all!
Ch, Maj Amber L. Murrell, USAF
Chaplain
Arlington National Cemetery