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Honor Mission

Ricki Lee Arthur, Veteran

USA, USAR
Sparta, MO, Missouri – 07-26-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

The family of USA, USAR PFC Ricki Lee Arthur (59) has honored the Patriot Guard Riders with a request for an escort from Holden Cremation and Funeral Services to our hero’s final resting place at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, and to stand a flag line where full military honors will be rendered.

Hero Arthur was born in Spokane, WA, but grew up in Beebe, AR. He enlisted into Army active duty in 1979 in the infantry, and served proudly and honorably as a Medical Specialist until 1982, then remained in the reserves until 1985. He achieved the rank of PFC and earned the Army Service Ribbon and the M-16 Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.

He is survived by his wife Diana, a brother, a son, a daughter, and 7 grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of the BTW Trike club, and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-26-19
Staging Time: 1:45 p.m.

Holden Cremation and Funeral Serices

8058 State Highway 14
Sparta, MO, Missouri 65753

Ride Captain:

Steve Simko, (210) 621-8623, csdsimko@sbcglobal.net

Special Instructions:

Brief: 2:00 pm

Final salute: 2:20 pm

Escort: 2:30 pm

Committal: 3:00 pm, Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood, Springfield, MO 65807.

Weather forecast: 85˚ and 10% chance of precipitation.

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: Steve Simko
Position: Missouri Ride Captain

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