Patriot Guard Riders » Randie G. Thorpe

Honor Mission

Randie G. Thorpe, Veteran

USA, USAR – Vietnam
Memphis, Tennessee – 02-18-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

SP4 Randie G. Thorpe, 68, passed away February 13th, 2019. He proudly served our country in the United States Army, starting December 26th, 1968 and ending March 4th 1976. SP4 Thorpe served two tours in Vietnam. During his time in service SP4 Thorpe earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to honor SP4 Randie Thorpe by his son-in-law, (Fellow Patriot Guard Rider).

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 02-18-19
Staging Time: 11:30 a.m.

Family Funeral Home

4925 Summer Ave
Memphis , Tennessee 38122
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Ride Captain:

Pete Thedford

901-568-0962

Thedford15@gmail.com

Special Instructions:

The Patriot Guard will stand an honor flag line from 12:00 noon until the beginning of the service at 2:00 pm.

Immediately following the service the Patriot Guard will escort SP4 Thorpe to Memphis Memorial Garden Cemetery, 6444 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis TN 38134.

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Patriot Guard will stand an honor Flag Line at Grave side for rendering of military honors.

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted By: Raymond Thedford
Position: Tennessee Ride Captain

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