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November 5, 2020
Honor Mission
Loyd Dean Henson, Veteran
USA – Vietnam
Lebanon, Missouri – 11-05-20
Lebanon, Missouri – 11-05-20
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Hero Loyd Dean Henson, son of Oscar and Ressie Hicks Henson, was born May 30, 1948, near Conway, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, October 31, 2020, in his home, near Phillipsburg, Missouri, at the age of 72. He entered the military as a young man, and served his country faithfully in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for part of his time in the service. He returned to the Conway area, and began working at Independent Stave Company in Lebanon, which is now Missouri Cooperage. Once he and Donna were married, they made their home on a farm in the Phillipsburg community and lovingly raised their son. Dude worked for Regal Beloit for twenty-five years before retiring. He continued to own and operate his farm throughout his life. Loyd had attended the Harmony Baptist Church through the years.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 11-05-20
Staging Time: 9:00 am
Holman Howe Funeral Home
320 S. Adams Ave. Parking Lot across from funeral home.
Lebanon, Missouri 65536
Lebanon, Missouri 65536
Ride Captain:
Ron Richards
417-793-9114
ronrichards.1948@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
Briefing at 09:15 AM. Flag Line immediately after the briefing.
Memorial Service at 10:00 AM. Following the service we will escort Hero Henson to his final resting place at the Harmony Cemetery near Long Lane, MO, about 25 miles. We will stand a flag line at the grave site. Please bring a mask in the event they are required. 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: Ron Richards
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My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Be Proud of your loved one for their service and sacrifices they made to preserve our Country’s Freedom. Stand down and rest in eternal peace, Loyd Dean Henson U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, your mission is complete. We now stand for you as you once stood for us.
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. 62-92
Ride Captain Patriot Guard
Montgomery City, Mo.
Riding In Memory of My Wife Judy Griffith
Patriot Guard Rider 1/05/2009 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 My PGR Brothers:
Sfc Mark Schroeder USA PGR Brother and R.C.
Rodney ”El Rod” Hale USMC PGR Brother
Ron ”I-Candy” Peterson USMC PGR Brother and R.C.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there,,I did not die
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army, Vietnam War Veteran, Loyd Dean Henson. 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.
http://www.beforeyougo.us
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)
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)
I am sorry for the loss of your Loved One . I pray God will comfort , strengthen and bless each of you as you go through this time of sorrow .
I am thankful for Mr. Henson’s service and sacrifice for our country in the US Army and during the Vietnam War . He is ” Fallen ” never forgotten . May he Rest In Peace .
Bobby
USAF 67-71
In God I Trust
Please accept my 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)