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Vernon “Popeye” Arnold

Honor Mission
Vernon “Popeye” Arnold, Veteran
USA, ARNG –
St. Louis, Missouri – 03-30-21

ABOUT THE MISSION:

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard, please join us in standing for fallen veteran, Vernon Arnold, just as he once stood for every one of us. Veteran Arnold served two years in the United States Army and six years in the 140th Infantry Regiment of the Army National Guard before being honorably discharged in 1956. Thank you Mr. Arnold, from a grateful nation. Your faithful dedication to serve the United States of America is appreciated, and will never be forgotten.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 03-30-21
Staging Time: 1:30 PM

Kutis – South County Chapel
5255 Lemay Ferry Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63129

Ride Captain:

Jeff ‘Tattoo’ Hirsch
jeff.stlpgr@gmail.com

Special Instructions:

Escort only – Please arrive quietly as the funeral service will be in session.
01:30 PM – Staging with Ride meeting to follow.
02:00 PM – Honor escort ( 9 miles ) to Lakewood Park Cemetery.
02:30 PM – Committal service and Military Honors.
Flags / Support – TBD.
Masks are required.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

Submitted By: Jeff Hirsch
Position: Missouri Ride Captain

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10 Comments To "Vernon “Popeye” Arnold"

#1 Comment By GrampyBob On March 29, 2021 @ 9:02 am

My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Be Proud of your loved one for their service and sacrifices they made to preserve our Country’s Freedom. Stand down and rest in eternal peace, Vernon ” Popeye” Arnold USA – USANG Veteran your mission is complete. We now stand for you as you once stood for us.
Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly, Leave the Rest to God.

Bob ”Grampy” Griffith
USASA M.P. Cpl. 59-62
Retired Lt. LEO. 62-92
Ride Captain Patriot Guard
Montgomery City, Mo.
Riding In Memory of My Wife Judy Griffith
Patriot Guard Rider 1/05/2009 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 My PGR Brothers:
SFC. Mark Schroeder USA Ride Captain
Rodney ”El Rod” Hale USMC PGR Brother
Ron ”I-Candy” Peterson USMC Ride Captain

#2 Comment By Richard Harden On March 29, 2021 @ 9:23 am

My deepest Condolences for your loss. I pray for the family wishing you strength for today and spiritual guidance for tomorrow.
Thank You Veteran Vernon “Popeye” Arnold for your service to protect this country, and for my Freedoms. You will not be forgotten.
Rich “Poor Man” Harden
Patriot Guard Riders

#3 Comment By bobsmith On March 29, 2021 @ 9:28 am

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there,,I did not die

#4 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On March 29, 2021 @ 12:23 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)

#5 Comment By Jim Kleszczewski On March 29, 2021 @ 4:23 pm

My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of Hero Arnold. Thank you for your service to your country Sir. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.

Jim “(1) Gun-Shy” Kleszczewski

#6 Comment By weberj On March 29, 2021 @ 5:36 pm

Nancy and I send our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one, and an American Hero. We are grateful for United States Army and Army National Guard veteran Arnold’s military service to our country and the courage to stand in harms way to protect and preserve our freedom and liberties! May he never be forgotten!
“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
John 14:2-4

John Weber
Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
St. Louis, MO

#7 Comment By Robert W. White On March 29, 2021 @ 7:16 pm

My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army – US Army National Guardsman, Vernon Arnold. 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.

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)

#8 Comment By Ricky Moceri On March 29, 2021 @ 7:22 pm

I pray for comfort and spiritual healing for the family of a true American Hero. I am thankful for his service to our country and his sacrifices to preserve our freedoms which will never be forgotten.

“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 bobbybreuer On March 29, 2021 @ 10:24 pm

I am so sorry for the loss of your Loved One, I pray God will Comfort , Strengthen and Bless you all as you go through this time of deep sorrow .
I am thankful for Mr. Arnold’s service and sacrifice for our country in the US Army / ARNG . He is ” Fallen Never Forgotten. “ May he Rest In Peace .
Bobby
USAF 67 – 71
In Memory :
Bill Breuer USAF Vietnam Era
Ron Breuer Army Vietnam

#10 Comment By iceber58 On March 30, 2021 @ 12:24 am

Please accept my 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)