Submitted by:

Member Name: Bruce Gentile

Position: State Captain

City, State: Waldorf, Maryland

User Name: bgent

Email: bgent295@aol.com

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Subject Line – Briah K. Connor, Jr., 82, Veteran, USMC , Veteran, USMC – Vietnam, Arlington,, Virginia – 28 Mar 2017

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ANC Mission

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Briah K. Connor, Jr., 82, Veteran, USMC, Veteran

USMC – Vietnam

Arlington,, Virginia – 28 Mar 2017

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ABOUT THE MISSION:

Captain Briah K. Connor Jr., 82, of Frederick, MD, died 28 September 2016, at Northampton Manor, in Frederick, MD., after a long and courageous battle with cancer due to exposure to Agent Orange. . He proudly served this Nation as a United States Marine Corps Officer, and saw combat in Vietnam, with I Corps. He was the recipient of many awards and commendations. After his military service he entered Government service as an Oceanographer with NOAA and traveled the world. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, played ice hockey as well as softball/baseball, and was also an umpire. He is survived by his wife Vanda and leaves a large and loving family.

Captain Briah K. Connor Jr., is to be interred on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery on 28 March 2017 at approximately 1300 hours from the Administration Building. PGR has been invited to attend the services by his family and we will be there to stand tall silent and proud in honor of this Marine Officer, his family, friends and comrades at arms.



PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 28 Mar 2017

Primary Staging Time: 1130 A.M.

IWO Jima War Memorial
Arlington Ridge Park,

Arlington,, Virginia – 22211

Ride Captain:

Ride Captain: Steve Payne @ 703-283-1211 (cell)

Special Instructions:

Stage: 1130 hrs. IWO Jima War Memorial
Brief: 1145 hrs.
KSU: 1200 hrs. Transit to ANC
Honors: 1300 hrs. Graveside ANC (Time Approx.)

Iron Horses preferred, cars welcomed as always.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission.
Concealed/carry permits are NOT recognized on military installations and federal reservations. Therefore do not bring weapons or hazardous materials to this mission.

Flags & Water:

Flags Will NOT Be Provided, Please Bring Your Own.

Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.

Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted By: Bruce Gentile
Position: State Captain

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