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Honor Mission

Thomas Robert Saulsbury, Veteran

USA – Vietnam
Knoxville, Tennessee – 07-29-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

Berry Funeral Home, sponsor of the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, and the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery will hold services for Specialist 5 Thomas Robert Saulsbury. Sp5 Saulsbury entered the US Army on February 12, 1970 and attended service schooling at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He served in Vietnam from July 6. 1970- June 3 1971, and was honorably discharged in January of 1972. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Medal w/60 Device, 2 O/S Bars, Expert Badge Rifle M16. Expert Badge Rifle M14. Thomas was a 20 yr resident of Newport and passed away July 5, 2019 with no family to claim him. He was born in Batavia, New York and entered the service in Jacksonville, Florida. Veterans, active duty service members and the East Tennessee community are encouraged to attend.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-29-19
Staging Time: 2:00 PM

East Tennessee Veterans Cemeter

y2200 East John Sevier Highway
Knoxville, Tennessee 37920

Ride Captain:

Alfred Holland

Cell: 865-680-7233

Special Instructions:

** For those who wish to participate in the escort, meet at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 at 1:00 PM.**

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: Thonda Farmer
Position: Tennessee Assistant State Captain

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