Honor Mission
Richard Michael Potvin, Veteran
USN, USNR – GW/ODS
Pensacola, Florida – 06-10-19
Pensacola, Florida – 06-10-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard has been invited by the family of UT2 Richard Michael Potvin, United States Navy, to stand in his honor and escort him to Barrancas National Cemetery. Petty Officer Potvin honorably served in the United States Navy on active duty from Dec 1990 until Aug 1991 and had previously served 11 ½ years in the Naval Reserve. Petty Officer Potvin earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal, Navy ‘Battle E’ Award, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and the National Defense Service Medal.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-10-19
Staging Time: 7:15 AM
Burger King
2 S. New Warrington Road
Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Ride Captain:
Darryl “Stew” Stewart
(850) 380-2095
stew99@bellsouth.net
Special Instructions:
Naval Air Station requires long sleeve shirts and trousers, long-fingered gloves, DOT approved helmets, leather footwear covering the ankles and proper eye protection. This attire will always be worn while riding aboard the base.
8:00 AM – Safety brief for all riders
8:15 AM – KSU to Tracey Morton Funeral Home, 55 Coast Road, Pensacola, Florida Map [1]
8:30 AM – Arrival at Tracey Morton Funeral Home
9:00 AM – Roll Time to Barrancas National Cemetery
9:30 AM – Honors at Barrancas National Cemetery, Site “B”
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: Ray Doyle
Position: Florida Assistant State Captain
Position: Florida Assistant State Captain
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8 Comments To "Richard Michael Potvin"
#1 Comment By Jim On June 6, 2019 @ 9:04 am
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Richard Potvin. May the peaceful moments and cherished memories bring you renewed strength in the days to come. Your faith will keep you strong during this time of sorrow. Hero, you may stand down, we have the watch.
Jim & Diana Robers
US Navy 1961-1981
US Merchant Marine 1985-2007
Standing in memory of
Howard Robers, Father, US Army WWII
Elmer Robers, Uncle, US Army WWII
Harry Fleming, Uncle, US Army WWII
#2 Comment By useless On June 6, 2019 @ 9:53 am
My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Your Hero.
Rest in Peace, You will Not be Forgotten.
#3 Comment By Thomas Silvernail On June 6, 2019 @ 10:21 am
Please accept my condolences on your loss. May my prayers help to ease your pain during these trying times. Rest In Peace and Honor Brother. Lest We Forget!
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Veteran
Standing in Memory of,
My Father, Harold A. Silvernail U.S. Army
My Step-Father, Edwin D. Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, Raymond Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, John H. Alexander U.S. Army
My Uncle, David J. Alexander U.S. Navy
Standing in Honor of,
My Brother, David J. Alexander U.S. Air Force
My Daughter, Jillian A. Silvernail U.S. Air Force
My Daughter, Kirsten M. Silvernail Kennedy U.S. Air Force
My Son-In-Law, Jayson E. Kennedy U.S. Army
My Uncle, Stewart F. Silvernail U.S. Army
#4 Comment By mcpojjb On June 6, 2019 @ 11:06 am
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Richard Michael Potvin. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL
#5 Comment By thefaz10 On June 6, 2019 @ 9:26 pm
Rest In Peace Hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Standing for those who stood for us.
#6 Comment By Billboy On June 8, 2019 @ 7:04 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of US Navy GW/ODS Veteran, Richard Michael Potvin may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#7 Comment By Bill Ferguson On June 8, 2019 @ 9:23 pm
My most sincere sympathies to the family and the friends of Michael Potvin. May God wrap you in His love and may your faith keep you strong during this most trying time. May your memories of Michael fill your moments of quiet and solitude when you reflect back on a life well lived.
UT2 Michael Potvin, US Navy, may you rest in peace knowing that a grateful nation mourns the loss of a true American hero. You answered a nation’s call, serving your country proudly and valiantly. For that, we are eternally in your debt. Stand down brave warrior. Your mission is complete.
Standing in memory of my father, Master Sergeant Henry L. (Hank) Ferguson, US Air Force, WWII veteran.
#8 Comment By punchdrunque On June 10, 2019 @ 1:14 am
May surviving family and friends find strength in acknowledgement that Richard Michael Potvin, US Navy Veteran,having served this nation honorably, was willing to sacrifice all that another might taste or maintain liberty and stood courageously where few dared tread and for such dedication to nation, duty, and service rendered, is so remembered and honored among patriots.