Honor Mission
Robert J. Gresham, Veteran
USN – WW II
Saint Louis, Missouri – 08-14-19
Saint Louis, Missouri – 08-14-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Robert Jackson Gresham, 93, requests the Patriot Guard to stand a tall and silent flag line honoring their loved one and Hero.
Bob proudly served in the United States Navy, 1944 – 1949. He achieved the rank of Petty Officer 3rd class and served as a Quarter Master 3rd class. He served on the USS Essex and seven other ships. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Theater ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Philippine Liberation Medal with 2 stars and Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with 7 stars.
He is well loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-14-19
Staging Time: 9:00 am
Shepard Funeral Home
9255 Natural Bridge at I-170
Saint Louis, Missouri 63314
Saint Louis, Missouri 63314
Ride Captain:
“Sister Mary” O’Brien
636-345-6393
thefinnagain@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
9:00 am Ride Meeting and Flag Line.
9:15 am Family arrives.
10:00 am Service, followed immediately by escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
(11:30) Pallbearers requested.
Forecast: high 80s, 10% rain.
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: Mary O’Brien
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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7 Comments To "Robert J. Gresham"
#1 Comment By Billboy On August 13, 2019 @ 5:28 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of WWII US Navy Veteran,Robert J. Gresham may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#2 Comment By Robert Smith On August 13, 2019 @ 6:31 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 GrampyBob On August 13, 2019 @ 7:25 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. 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
#4 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On August 13, 2019 @ 8:20 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
#5 Comment By Robert W. White On August 13, 2019 @ 5:11 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy, WWII Veteran, Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert J. Gresham. 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)
#6 Comment By iceber58 On August 13, 2019 @ 11:26 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)
#7 Comment By Robert J Gresham III On September 1, 2019 @ 4:16 pm
I want to thank the Patriot Guard Riders for escorting my father to Jefferson Barracks.
I didn’t get a chance the day of the funeral.
I’ve seen many of the condolances’ on this site , and most of them refer to Dad as a Hero.
To me and my sister he was exactly that, a Hero, OUR HERO .
He never really talked about his time in WW II
I guess that’s because to him, once it was over, it was over !
He never had any animosity towards the Japanese people or their country.
As a matter of fact, in 1969, we were the first family in our neighborhood to own a Toyota.
My Dad instilled in me Honor, Humility and to stand up for what you think is right.
The Patriot Guard is much like my Dad in the fact that you had a job to do and don’t crave recognition.
But on behalf of me and my family I wholeheartedly thank you for your service to our country and the way you honored my Father, shepherding him to his final resting place.