Honor Mission
Peter Frank DiStefano, Veteran
USAF, USAFR
Springfield, Missouri – 08-02-19
Springfield, Missouri – 08-02-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Peter Frank DiStefano, 58, USAF, USAFR 1981-1987. The family of USAF Senior Airman (SRA) Peter Frank DiStefano has honored the Patriot Guard Riders with a request for an escort from the Greenlawn South Funeral Home to our hero’s final resting place at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery and there to stand a flag line where full military honors will be rendered. After high school, hero DiStefano enlisted in the Air Force in February of 1981 and was assigned to the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (TAC). He served proudly and honorably in aircraft maintenance rising to the rank of Senior Airman (E4) and worked as an F-15 pneudraulic systems mechanic. He underwent numerous specialized training courses in this specialty. He earned the Air Force Training Ribbon, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon. He completed his active duty in February 1985 and was transferred to Air Force Reserves, completing that duty with an honorable discharge in February of 1987.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-02-19
Staging Time: 08:45 am
Greenlawn South FH
441West Battlefield
Springfield, Missouri 65807
Springfield, Missouri 65807
Ride Captain:
Steve Simko
(210) 621-8623
csimkosteve0@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
STAGE: 8:45 am.
BRIEF: 9:00 am. (Flag Line To follow).
SERVICE: 9:30 am
FINAL SALUTE: 10:15 am.
ESCORT: 10:30 am.
COMMITTAL: 11:00 am Missouri Veterans Cemetery. WEATHER FORECAST: 73 deg., winds at 6 mph, and 40% chance of rain. Hydrate more than you think necessary. Cages are always welcome.
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: steve simko
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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7 Comments To "Peter Frank DiStefano"
#1 Comment By iceber58 On July 31, 2019 @ 11:46 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our 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)
#2 Comment By GrampyBob On August 1, 2019 @ 6:57 am
My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Be Proud of your loved one for their service and sacrifices they have made to preserve our Country’s Freedom. I stand with my fellow Patriot Guard Riders as we Honor this Warrior. Stand down and rest in eternal peace, your mission is complete.
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.
Ride Captain Patriot Guard
Montgomery City, Mo.
Riding In Memory of My Wife Judy Griffith
Patriot Guard Rider 1/05/2010 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 PGR Brother/Ride Captain
Sfc. Mark Schroeder USANG {Ret} 3/28/16
#3 Comment By Robert Smith On August 1, 2019 @ 7:00 am
When we lose a loved one one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us.
Our most sincere condolences to you.
#4 Comment By Robert W. White On August 1, 2019 @ 8:01 am
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, USAF – USAFR Veteran, Senior Airman Peter Frank DiStefano. 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
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)
#5 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On August 1, 2019 @ 8:21 am
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)
#6 Comment By Neil Hill On August 1, 2019 @ 9:26 am
From my family to yours… I pray your family and friends will find peace, during this time of sorrow in the loss of this US Air Force veteran. Our nation is grateful for your honorable service. Your service and sacrifice to our country should never be forgotten. We now stand for you as you once stood for us.
Neil Hill “Nitehawk”
USAF 1974-1978
Riding in memory of…
James “Bud” Hill, US Army… Brother
SFC Mark Schroeder, US Army (RET)… PGR Brother & Ride Captain
Rodney “El Rod” Hale, USMC… PGR Brother
#7 Comment By Ricky Moceri On August 1, 2019 @ 5:07 pm
I pray for comfort and spiritual healing for the family of a true American Hero. His service and sacrifice to preserve our freedoms will never be forgotten and for this I am thankful.
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
Ricky Moceri
State Chaplain
Patriot Guard Riders
Missouri