Honor Mission
Richard F. Wilken, Retired
USN, USNR – WWII, Korea
Springfield, Missouri – 06-20-19
Springfield, Missouri – 06-20-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of USN CSC Richard F. Wilken (Ret) has honored the Patriot Guard Riders with the request for a escort from the Messiah Lutheran Church to Missouri Veterans Cemetery (MVC), where we will stand a flag line. Hero Wilken enlisted in the USN on 19 December 1940 and served until 3 July 1961 earning the rank of Commissary Chief Petty Officer- E 7. Hero Wilken was on the USS Sterett, a destroyer serving in both the Pacific and European theater. After his retirement from the Navy, he worked for the Dept. of the Army for 21 years as a commissary officer. Hero Wilken is survived by his wife of 73 years, 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-20-19
Staging Time: 12:45 PM
Messiah Lutheran Chruch
925 E. Seminole
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Ride Captain:
Rick Starkey
417-533-4845
fire926usa03@yahoo.com
Special Instructions:
STAGE: 12:45p
BRIEF: 1:00p
ESCORT: 1:30p to Missouri Veterans Cemetery (MVC), 5201 S. Southwood Ave, Springfield MO.
COMMITTAL SERVICE: 2:00 p with full military honors.
WEATHER FORECAST: 86° and Rain 10%.
Cages always welcome, Big flags encouraged.
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: Kent McGregor
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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8 Comments To "Richard F. Wilken"
#1 Comment By Neil Hill On June 18, 2019 @ 4:04 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 retired US Navy, WWII, and Korea 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
#2 Comment By Robert W. White On June 18, 2019 @ 6:40 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy (Ret), WWII – Korean War Veteran, Chief Petty Officer Richard F. Wilken. 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)
#3 Comment By Ricky Moceri On June 18, 2019 @ 9:16 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
#4 Comment By iceber58 On June 18, 2019 @ 11:33 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)
#5 Comment By bobsmith On June 19, 2019 @ 7:45 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.
#6 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On June 19, 2019 @ 7:45 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)
Sailors pray,
for fair winds and a following sea
The smell of salt in the air,
the feel of their skin as it’s touched by the spray
An albatross soaring above,
dolphins in the ship’s wake at play
To witness a work of art that only God can create,
the sunset at the end of day
At night a million stars in the sky,
safe anchorage in an islands lee
When the time comes to die as for all it must,
to awake in Sailors Heaven where nothing ever rusts
And always there would be,
fair winds and a following sea
By Charles D. Williams
#7 Comment By Billboy On June 19, 2019 @ 8:36 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of (Ret) WWII US Navy / USNR Korea Veteran, Richard F. Wilken may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#8 Comment By bobbybreuer On June 19, 2019 @ 11:42 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of your Loved one . I pray God will strengthen , comfort and bless you all as you go through this time of sorrow.
I am thankful for CPO (RET). Wilken’s service and sacrifice to our country in the US Navy / USNR during WW II and the Korean War. He is “Fallen Never Forgotten ” . May he Rest In Peace .
Bobby
USAF 67-71
In memory : of those on ” The Wall ”
All POW – MIA ‘s
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