Honor Mission
Van Gentry Harris Sr., Veteran
USA
Boonville, Missouri – 06-09 and 10-19
Boonville, Missouri – 06-09 and 10-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Van Gentry Harris Sr. has honored the Patriot Guard Riders with a request to stand a silent flag line for his visitation and services. Mr. Harris joined the Army in 1946 where he ended up in France and Germany during the occupation after World War II. Van became very active in Veteran organizations. He was a member of many groups around his community including the American Legion, 40 & 8, Odd Fellas, and the VFW. He served as commander of Boonville Post #4072 VFW for several years.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-09-19
Staging Time: 2:30 pm
Howard Funeral Home
1397 W Ashley Road
Boonville, Missouri 65233
Boonville, Missouri 65233
Ride Captain:
David Bledsoe
devldog624@gmail.com
660-473-2038
Special Instructions:
Staging: 2:30 pm
Visitation: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 06-10-19
Staging Time: 10:30 am
Howard Funeral Home
1397 W Ashley Road
Boonville, Missouri 65233
Boonville, Missouri 65233
Ride Captain:
David Wallingford
twocreeksholler@yahoo.com
573-569-1989
Special Instructions:
Staging: 10:30 am
Service: 11:00 am
Escort to Old Lamine Cemetery to follow services where our hero will be laid to rest with full military honors. Weather at this time is predicted to be good. 75* for the high with no 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: David Wallingford
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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8 Comments To "Van Gentry Harris Sr."
#1 Comment By Neil Hill On June 6, 2019 @ 5:12 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 Army 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 & Ride Captain
#2 Comment By Robert W. White On June 6, 2019 @ 5:15 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army Veteran, Van Gentry Harris, Sr. 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 Robert Smith On June 6, 2019 @ 5:32 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.
#4 Comment By GrampyBob On June 6, 2019 @ 7:35 pm
Please except 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 5/20/2019
Patriot Guard Rider
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
#5 Comment By iceber58 On June 6, 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)
#6 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On June 6, 2019 @ 11:52 pm
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)
#7 Comment By Billboy On June 8, 2019 @ 7:00 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of US Army Veteran, Van Gentry Harris Sr. may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#8 Comment By Ricky Moceri On June 8, 2019 @ 9:48 pm
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