Honor Mission
Philip Patrick Burnette, Veteran
USMC – Vietnam
Asheville, North Carolina – 12-03-18
Asheville, North Carolina – 12-03-18
ABOUT THE MISSION:
We have been requested by the family of Pvt Philip Burnette to stand for him as he once stood for us and the Patriot Guard will be honored to do so. Pvt Burnette served in the US Marines from Aug 1961 to Jul 1965 where he served in Vietnam as a motor vehicle and heavy equipment operator. While in the service he received the Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Vietnam Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. After leaving the service he spent 30 years as a conductor for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He leaves is wife of 26 years, Darlene, 4 children, 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a brother.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 12-03-18
Staging Time: 10:30 a.m.
Anders – Rice Funeral Home
1428 Patton Ave
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
Ride Captain:
Dan ‘Triker Dan’ Palmer
828-551-4275
danpris@earthlink.net
Special Instructions:
Stage: 10:30 am
Flag line:10:45 am
Service: 12:30 pm. When the service begins we will break down the flag line and prepare to escort Pvt Burnette to his final resting place, Western Carolina Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain. There will be a LEO escort. We will render honors at the 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.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Daniel Palmer
Position: North Carolina Ride Captain
Position: North Carolina Ride Captain
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1 Comment To "Philip Patrick Burnette"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On November 30, 2018 @ 11:08 am
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Philip Patrick Burnette. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
Sergeant (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL