Honor Mission
Richard (Rick) Anthony Fechtel, Veteran
USMC – Vietnam
Jefferson City, Missouri – 08-11-19
Jefferson City, Missouri – 08-11-19
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ABOUT THE MISSION:
Please join us in standing for Hero Rick, just as he once stood for every one of us. Rick served our nation in the U.S.M.C. separating on 22 May 1968. He earned the rank of Sergeant E-5. In addition to preserving his country’s freedoms and protecting its citizens, Hero Rick earned numerous awards including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 3 Purple Hearts, and the Bronze Star. He was assigned as a M-60 Machine Gunner, 3.5″ Rocket Launcher (LAW), and the Portable Flame Thrower.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-11-19
Staging Time: 12:15 pm
Cathedral of St. Joseph
2215 W. Main Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Ride Captain:
Mark “Cobra” Birmingham
amd6193@embarqmail.com
573-230-5611
Special Instructions:
Briefing and stake flags- 12:15 p.m.
Visitation- 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Prayer service – 3:30 p.m. Military honors conducted after the prayers at the Cathedral.
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: Mark Cobra Birmingham
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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8 Comments To "(Rick) Anthony Fechtel"
#1 Comment By bobsmith On August 8, 2019 @ 7:36 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.
#2 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On August 8, 2019 @ 8:06 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)
#3 Comment By Mark Cobra Birmingham On August 8, 2019 @ 9:23 am
I would like to offer my sincere condolences and prayers on the passing of Rick. I had the pleasure of knowing him when we worked at the processing plant for the Post Office. It was great seeing him at the ball games and conducting funerals for fallen Marines. He will truly be missed but forever in our hearts. We thank you for your service to a grateful nation Rick, 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. Your service and sacrifice to our country should never be forgotten. We now stand for you as you once stood for us.
Mark Cobra Birmingham
Technical Sgt Ret.
USAF Security Police
1973 Vietnam – 1993 Gulf War
Ride Captain
Mid-Mo & NEMO
Patriot Guard Riders
Riding in memory:
James A Birmingham, USA, TEC 5/ USN, YN3, WWII
Wilhelmina M Birmingham, USN, HA1, WWII
Joseph F Melenbrink, USN, MOMM3, WWII
Ralph H Martin, USA, PFC, WWII
James L Etling Jr, USA, PFC, Vietnam
Eugene Delano Garcia, USA, Korea, Capt, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office
Riding in support:
Jordan C Birmingham, USMC, Cpl
#4 Comment By Robert W. White On August 8, 2019 @ 2:43 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, USMC, Viet Nam War Veteran, Sergeant Richard Anthony Fechtel. 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)
#5 Comment By Billboy On August 8, 2019 @ 3:58 pm
My Condolences go out to family and friends of USMC Vietnam Veteran, Richard (Rick) Anthony Fechtel may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for you service.
#6 Comment By Neil Hill On August 8, 2019 @ 4:25 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 US Marine Corps and Vietnam 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
Rodney “El Rod” Hale, USMC… PGR Brother
#7 Comment By iceber58 On August 8, 2019 @ 11:45 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)
#8 Comment By GrampyBob On August 9, 2019 @ 12:04 pm
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. I stand with my fellow Patriot Guard Riders as we Honor this Warrior. 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 PGR Brother/Ride Captain
Sfc. Mark Schroeder USANG {Ret} 3/28/16