Honor Mission
Michael Anthony Amig, Retired
USN – GW/ODS, WoT
Jacksonville Beach, Florida – 06-19-19
Jacksonville Beach, Florida – 06-19-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family and friends of LCDR Michael Anthony Amig have graciously requested the Patriot Guard Riders’ presence to escort them and their loved one from Jacksonville Beach to Jacksonville National Cemetery, and then silently stand a flag line as they show their final respects to him.
LCDR Michael Anthony Amig served his country for 23 years, enlisting in the US Navy in 1981 and retiring in 2004. LCDR Amig served at many commands, among them on the USS O’Bannon (DD 987), NAVSPACECOM DET APLHA, and COMCARGRU SIX. When he attained the rank of Operations Specialist Chief Petty Officer (OSC), he put in for and was selected to the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) program. He attained and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR). His personal awards include: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3), Joint Achievement Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5), Good Conduct Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2), Southwest Asia Service Medal (2), United Nations Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Expert Pistol Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2), Coast Guard Unit Commendation (Operational Distinguishing Device), Battle Efficiency Award (8), Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon, and the Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (6).
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-19-19
Staging Time: 10:00 AM
Beaches Chapel Hardage-Giddens
Ride Captain:
Ken ‘Grumpy’ White
Kenrwhite1@comcast.net
760-532-1797
Special Instructions:
Stage: 10:00 AM
Brief: 10:15 AM
Flag Line: 10:30 AM
Escort Brief: 12:15 PM
KSU: 12:45 PM
THIS WILL BE AN ESCORTED MISSION. YOU MUST BE AT THE BRIEF TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ESCORT.
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.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 06-19-19
Staging Time: 2:00 PM
Jacksonville National Cemetery
Ride Captain:
Ken ‘Grumpy’ White
Kenrwhite1@comcast.net
760-532-1797
Special Instructions:
Stage: Upon arrival from escort
Brief: 2:10 PM
KSU: 2:15 PM
Flag Line: 2:25 PM
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: Ken White
Position: Florida Ride Captain
Position: Florida Ride Captain
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7 Comments To "Michael Anthony Amig"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On June 13, 2019 @ 7:36 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of LCDR Michael Anthony Amig. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#2 Comment By Doyle Schwab On June 13, 2019 @ 8:25 pm
Rest In Peace Hero.
#3 Comment By thefaz10 On June 13, 2019 @ 8:58 pm
Rest In Peace Hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Standing for those who stood for us.
#4 Comment By Billboy On June 14, 2019 @ 6:55 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of (Ret) US Navy /GW/ODS,WoT Veteran, Michael Anthony Amig may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#5 Comment By useless On June 14, 2019 @ 7:48 am
My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Your Hero.
Rest in Peace, You will Not be Forgotten.
#6 Comment By punchdrunque On June 14, 2019 @ 9:58 pm
May family and friends find strength in acknowledgement that Michael Amig having served this nation honorably, was willing to sacrifice all that another might taste or maintain liberty and stood courageously where few dared tread and for such dedication to nation, duty, and service rendered, is so remembered and honored among patriots. Please accept my sincere condolences.
#7 Comment By Jim On June 15, 2019 @ 8:10 am
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael Amig. 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