Honor Mission
Lester William Burton Jr., Retired
USN
Pensacola, Florida 07-11-19
Pensacola, Florida 07-11-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of MS1 Lester W. Burton Jr. has asked the Patriot Guard to stand in his honor and to escort him to Barrancas National Cemetery for Honors. MS1 Burton, 82 years of age, honorably served United States Navy for 20 years, 6 months, and 3 days and was transferred to the Fleet Reserve on 26 Feb. Services will be conducted at Joe Morris Funeral Home, 701 N De Villiers St, Pensacola Fl. Honors will follow at 1:00 PM. LEO escort will be provided.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-11-19
Staging Time: 10:45 AM
McDonald’s,
815 E Cervantes St
Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Ride Captain:
Roy Pippin
251-979-7241
Smokeynal.rp@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
Naval Air Station requires that you ride with long sleeve shirts, long trousers, long fingered gloves, DOT approved helmets, leather foot wear covering the ankles and appropriate eye protection. This attire will be maintained at all times while riding aboard the base.
11:30 AM – Safety briefing all riders
11:45 AM – KSU to Joe Morris Funeral Home, 701 N De Villiers St, Pensacola Fl.
12:30 PM – KSU escort to Barrancas Nation Cemetery
1:00 PM – Honors at Barrancas National Cemetery, Site – A
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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7 Comments To "Lester William Burton Jr."
#1 Comment By Ron ‘Skyking’ Whitmore On July 10, 2019 @ 2:08 pm
Condolences to the family and friends of this American hero. Rest in Peace and thank you for your service to our country. You stood for us and now we, the Patriot Guard Riders, stand for you!
#2 Comment By mcpojjb On July 10, 2019 @ 2:25 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
#3 Comment By Thomas Silvernail On July 10, 2019 @ 3:23 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 Roger J Shoemaker On July 10, 2019 @ 6:09 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.
#5 Comment By thefaz10 On July 10, 2019 @ 9:24 pm
Rest In Peace Hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Standing for those who stood for us.
#6 Comment By Billboy On July 11, 2019 @ 5:42 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of (Ret) US Navy Veteran, Lester William Burton Jr. may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#7 Comment By Jim On July 11, 2019 @ 6:50 am
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lester Burton Jr. 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