Memorial
Richard Lon “Dick” Nelson, Veteran
USN –
Osage Beach, Missouri – 09-07-19
Osage Beach, Missouri – 09-07-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Richard Lon “Dick” Nelson has requested the Patriot Guard Riders provide a flag line and motorcycle escort as they honor their fallen hero. In addition to serving in the Navy before his release in 1972, Mr. Nelson also served his community as a Firefighter for 15 years as well as a Correctional Officer with the Missouri State Corrections Department in Jefferson City. They have asked that we stand a flag line at his service and to provide a motorcycle escort to his final resting place approximately 15 miles to the cemetery.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-07-19
Staging Time: 08:03 AM
Hedges Scott Funeral Home
Ride Captain:
John Morlock
john@johnmorlock.com
(573) 280-3240
Special Instructions:
Mission Briefing: 08:30
Flag line prior to the family’s arrival for visitation at 09:00.
Visitation shall be from 09:00 to 11:00 followed by a short service.
An escort shall follow to the graveside service with Military Honors which will be at 12:00 noon at Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett, Missouri.
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: John Morlock
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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8 Comments To "Richard Lon “Dick” Nelson"
#1 Comment By GrampyBob On September 6, 2019 @ 7:39 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. 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.
#2 Comment By Robert Smith On September 6, 2019 @ 8:12 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.
#3 Comment By Billboy On September 6, 2019 @ 8:33 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of US Navy Veteran, Richard Lon “Dick” Nelson may you rest in peace and may God be with you, Thank you for your service to our Country.
#4 Comment By Neil Hill On September 6, 2019 @ 9:42 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 Navy veteran and First Responder. 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
#5 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On September 6, 2019 @ 9:46 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
#6 Comment By Ricky Moceri On September 6, 2019 @ 3:16 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
#7 Comment By Robert W. White On September 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy Veteran, First Responder, Richard Lon Nelson. 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)
#8 Comment By iceber58 On September 6, 2019 @ 11:51 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)