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Rodney Lee Leavitt

Honor Mission
Rodney Lee Leavitt, Veteran
USN – Vietnam
St. Louis, Missouri – 09-16-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

It is a most distinct honor and privilege for the Patriot Guard Riders, at the family’s request, to stand a flag line of honor and respect for Navy Veteran Rodney Lee Leavitt, 71,  and escort him to the hallowed grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery where he will receive full military honors.  HN Leavitt proudly served his country from September 1967 to September 1970 as a Hospitalman.  His awards include Vietnam Service Medal W/Fleet Marine Force Combat Insignia, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/Palm.  Hero Leavitt, a grateful nation thanks you and is indebted to you for your honorable service. Your sacrifices have granted us the freedoms we continue to enjoy to this very day. Thank you and Godspeed

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-16-19
Staging Time: 07:50 AM

Kutis (South County)
5255 Lemay Ferry Rd
St. Louis, Missouri 63129

Ride Captain:

Dan (TOP) Parnell
314-691-8076
danparnell@sbcglobal.net

Special Instructions:

07:50 AM – Staging w/ ride meeting to follow.
8:00 AM – Flag line.
9:00 AM – Funeral Service.
9:40 AM – Honor Escort.
10:00 AM – Military Honors at Jefferson Barracks/ Please hydrate much more than you believe necessary. Cages are always welcome. Flag Support: Mike (Jenky) Jenkins
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

Submitted By: Dan Parnell
Position: Missouri Ride Captain

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10 Comments To "Rodney Lee Leavitt"

#1 Comment By Robert Smith On September 11, 2019 @ 3:31 pm

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 Robert W. White On September 11, 2019 @ 8:32 pm

My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy, Vietnam War Veteran, Rodney Lee Leavitt. 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)

#3 Comment By iceber58 On September 11, 2019 @ 11:08 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)

#4 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On September 12, 2019 @ 8:19 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 Neil Hill On September 12, 2019 @ 2:00 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 Navy 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 & RC
Rodney “El Rod” Hale, USMC… PGR Brother
Ron “I-Candy” Peterson, USMC… PGR Brother & RC

#6 Comment By John Faul On September 12, 2019 @ 3:37 pm

I would like to offer my sincere condolences and prayers for your lost. May the peaceful moments and cherished memories bring family and friends renewed strength in the difficult days ahead. Do not let your heart be troubled your faith will keep you strong.

#7 Comment By GrampyBob On September 12, 2019 @ 9:47 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. 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.

#8 Comment By Ricky Moceri On September 13, 2019 @ 7:48 am

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

#9 Comment By Billboy On September 13, 2019 @ 7:51 am

My Condolences go out to family and friends of US Navy Vietnam Veteran, Rodney Lee Leavitt may you rest in peace and may God be with you, Thank you for your service to our Country.

#10 Comment By Dave “Zeke” Ruzicka On September 20, 2019 @ 12:09 am

Thank you gentlemen for everything you mean and do.Rod was my best friend from the first day of boot camp and still is . God Bless You. USN ADR Zeke Ruzicka..