Patriot Guard Riders

updated 31 MAY 16 @ 6:34 p.m. CDT ajbuechel

The family of Maj. Gordon W. Allen has graciously requested the Patriot Guard Rider’s presence as they show their final respects and lay their loved one to rest. Maj. Allen served his Country in the U.S. Army and performed duties as a Commander.

Maj. Allen served from 1961 to 1968 in active duty, and then transferred to the reserves where he retired as Major in 1984. His duties included serving as Platoon Commander of the 14th Armored Cavalry, Company Commander at Ft. Knox and Troop Commander of the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam.

Upon his completion of military service, Maj. Allen received an Honorable Discharge and awarded a Parachute Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal w/ V Device, Bronze Star Medal and an Overseas Bar.

Please bring your 3 X 5 American Flags and join us as we stand in silent Honor and Respect for our U.S. Army Vietnam Hero and his family.

Itinerary:
Bay Pines National Cemetery
10,000 Bay Pines Blvd N.
St. Petersburg, FL., 33708

Map: https://goo.gl/5LGZR6

Stage: 0930 hrs
Brief: 0945 hrs
Flag Line: As determined by Ride Captain
Service: 1000 hrs

Ride Captain: Blair McFarlane
RC Email: flockeydad@gmail.com
RC Cell: 518-527-0588

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The family of MAJ Gordon W. Allen has graciously requested the Patriot Guard Rider’s presence as they show their final respects and lay their loved one to rest. MAJ Allen served his Country in the U.S. Army and performed duties as a Commander.

MAJ Allen served from 1961 to 1968 in active duty, and then transferred to the reserves where he retired as Major in 1984. His duties included serving as Platoon Commander of the 14th Armored Cavalry, Company Commander at Ft. Knox and Troop Commander of the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam.

Upon his completion of military service, MAJ Allen received an Honorable Discharge and awarded a Parachute Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal w/ V Device, Bronze Star Medal and an Overseas Bar.

Please bring your 3 X 5 American Flags and join us as we stand in silent Honor and Respect for our U.S. Army Vietnam Hero and his family.

Itinerary:

Bay Pines National Cemetery
10,000 Bay Pines Blvd N.
St. Petersburg, FL., 33708

Map: https://goo.gl/5LGZR6

Stage: 1315 hrs

Brief: 1330 hrs

Flag Line: As determined by Ride Captain

Service: 1400 hrs

Ride Captain:
Thomas “T-Man” Brown
thomasbrowncpi@gmail.com
747-667-6029

Respectfully submitted:
David “Flyboy” Shelton
FL ASC