Honor Mission
Stephen Henderson, Veteran
USA –
Bellingham, Washington – 08-29-19
Bellingham, Washington – 08-29-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard Riders will honor Corporal Stephen Henderson, US Army at his memorial service. He served in the US Army from August 1985 until August 1989. The Corporal served at several different duty stations and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Medal, Army Commendation medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Pistol Marksman Badge. He was most recently employed by the City of Bellingham. Stephen was a motorcycle rider and will be delivered to this service on his motorcycle with his son on the back. Please come out and Honor this hero and pay our respects to his family.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-29-19
Staging Time: 2:45 pm
1301 Broadway
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Ride Captain:
Dean Thiem (dftcars198@comcast.net 360-969-1755)
Special Instructions:
2:30 PM – RC/SV arrive
2:45 PM – Riders arrive and sign in
3:00 PM – Mission Brief
3:15 PM – KSU
3:30 PM – Arrive service location, set flag line
4:00 PM – Service begins
Note: We will have a Rolling Honor Guard to escort the honoree to the venue. Members will be picked at staging. As Directed: Break down flag line and fade away
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Dean Thiem
Position: Washington Ride Captain
Position: Washington Ride Captain
Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.
1 Comment To "Stephen Henderson"
#1 Comment By Dean Thiem On August 29, 2019 @ 10:51 pm
8 intrepid and experienced PGR members showed up for this mission, 5 more than I expected. The Pastor of the church moved the times up so Semper Gumby was in attendance. 10 static flags were put out on the boulevard and 7 members manned the flag line. We were well received and the church ladies delivered ice cold water and cookies to the flag line. Appropriate flag honors were rendered. Two bikes escorted the Urn and Flag from the funeral home to the church. The plaque presentation was done after the service at the reception. The family was most cordial and appreciative of our presence. We received many comments and thanks from the attendees. No unusual events to report