Honor Mission
Vincent Rodgers Harris, Veteran
USMC – Vietnam
Virginia Beach, Virginia – 06-14-19
Virginia Beach, Virginia – 06-14-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard has been invited by the family and friends of Vincent Rodgers Harris, Sgt, USMC, Vietnam Veteran, to stand in honor of his service to our Country. Mr. Harris served in Vietnam and participated in helicopter rescue missions. He was awarded the Air Medal w/1 Strike/Flight Numeral, Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Air Crew Insignia with 3 stars, Vietnam Service Medal w/one star, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 device, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Good Conduct Medal 1st Award and the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Harris passed away 9 June 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-14-19
Staging Time: 10:00 AM
Altmeyer Funeral Home
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
Ride Captain:
Becca “Lady Harley” Landick
becca.landick@virginiapatriotguard.org
757-617-2093
Co-RC: TBD
Ride Captains In Training (RCIT) are encouraged to participate.
Special Instructions:
* Brief: 10:10 AM (It is not known at this time if flags will be provided, so please bring your flag)
* Post the flag line: 10:20 AM
Family should be arriving at 10:30 AM
* After the service we will provide a hand salute for the dignified transfer to the Herse at 11:45 AM.
* We will provide an escort to Albert G. Horton Jr Memorial Veterans Cemetery with an anticipated departure of 12:00 PM for a 1:00 PM Service.
• Expect this mission to last 4 hours.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Becca Landick
Position: Virginia State Captain
Position: Virginia State Captain
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1 Comment To "Vincent Rodgers Harris"
#1 Comment By mcpojjb On June 11, 2019 @ 11:01 pm
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Vincent Rodgers Harris. Rest in Peace, Hero.
JJ Bishop, PGR
SGT (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL