Honor Mission
Merril G. VanHouten Jr., Veteran
USA, Vietnam
Hinesville, Georgia – 06-20-19
Hinesville, Georgia – 06-20-19
The family of MSG (Ret) Merril VanHouten has asked the Patriot Guard to stand for their hero, and we are honored to do so. Mr. VanHouten, served in the U.S. Army for 28 years, with three tours in Vietnam, and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was awarded the Bronze star, with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and numerous other medals and commendations.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-20-19
Staging Time: 12:00 pm
Carter Funeral Home
308 West Oglethorpe
Hinesville, Georgia 31313
Hinesville, Georgia 31313
Ride Captain:
Charlie Pendleton
watcher67@comcast.net
912-427-8161
Special Instructions:
We will stand a flag line as guests arrive for the 1:00 pm, then stand by for escort to Flemington Presbyterian Church. Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Charlie Pendleton
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
Position: Georgia Ride Captain
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2 Comments To "Merril Vanhousen Jr."
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On June 15, 2019 @ 5:26 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of MSG Merril G. Vanhousen, Jr. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By speedyo On June 20, 2019 @ 10:10 am
My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Merril G. Vanhousen, Jr.. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace, your duty here on earth is done.
Lamar “SpeedyO” Owen, USA, Vietnam 1967-1968
Riding in Memory of My Brother
James W. Owen USAAC WWII