Honor Mission
PFC Dewey W. Harris, KIA
USA – WWII
St. Peters, Missouri – 09-16-19
St. Peters, Missouri – 09-16-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Dewey Wilbur Harris, 23, requests the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a tall and silent flag line for their loved one and hero. PFC Harris, who proudly served in the United States Army during World War II, was killed in action on Tuesday, November 14, 1944 in the Huntgen Forest near Simonskall, Germany and buried in the Netherlands. He was recently identified and is being brought home for a proper burial. Dewey served under Company C, 1st Battalion, 110 Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division. It is an honor for the Patriot Guard to stand for this member of the “Greatest Generation” and to escort him to his final resting place in the hallowed grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-16-19
Staging Time: 09:15 am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
St. Peters, Missouri 63376
St. Peters, Missouri 63376
Ride Captain:
“Sister Mary” O’Brien
636.345.6393
thefinnagain@gmail.com
Flag Support: Dennis Kluge
Special Instructions:
9:15 am: Ride Meeting.
9:30 am: Flag line for family arrival.
10:00 am Funeral Service, followed immediately by escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemeteryfor an 11:30 am slot. Forecast: Sunny and mid 80s. Hydrate before and during the mission. 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: Mary O’Brien
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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9 Comments To "PFC Dewey W. Harris"
#1 Comment By bobsmith On September 12, 2019 @ 10:56 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.
#2 Comment By Neil Hill On September 12, 2019 @ 1:55 pm
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 Army and WWII 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 & RC
Rodney “El Rod” Hale, USMC… PGR Brother
Ron “I-Candy” Peterson, USMC… PGR Brother & RC
#3 Comment By John Faul On September 12, 2019 @ 3:36 pm
I would like to offer my sincere condolences and prayers for your lost. May the peaceful moments and cherished memories bring family and friends renewed strength in the difficult days ahead. Do not let your heart be troubled your faith will keep you strong.
#4 Comment By Robert W. White On September 12, 2019 @ 6:17 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army, WWII KIA, Private First Class (PFC) Dewey W. Harris. 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.
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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 GrampyBob On September 12, 2019 @ 9:49 pm
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. 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:
Sfc Mark Schroeder USANG PGR Brother and R.C.
Rodney”ElRod”Hale USMC PGR Brother
Ron”I-Candy”Peterson USMC PGR Brother and R.C.
#6 Comment By iceber58 On September 13, 2019 @ 12:29 am
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)
#7 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On September 13, 2019 @ 1:14 pm
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)
#8 Comment By Ricky Moceri On September 13, 2019 @ 8:50 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
#9 Comment By Mary O’Brien On September 15, 2019 @ 1:21 pm
We thank you for the service of PFC Harris during World War II. It is because of heroes like him that we enjoy our freedoms today. He is truly one of the Greatest Americans. Sincere condolences and prayers for all of you. I hope that there is finally closure and peace for your family as he is returned to American soil and granted the full military honors that he so deserves. It is an honor to stand for and to escort this hero.
Riding in Memory of:
Sgt. Harry O’Brien, VFD/LEO
TSgt. Calmer Fry, USN/USAF
Maj. Gerald Ianacone, USAF
Sgt. Stephen Tepatti, USA
SFC Mark Schroeder, US Army (RET)… PGR Brother & RC
Rodney “El Rod” Hale, USMC… PGR Brother
Ron “I-Candy” Peterson, USMC… PGR Brother & RC