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Virgil H. Vonder Haar

Honor Mission
Virgil H. Vonder Haar, Veteran
USN – WWII
St. Louis, Missouri – 08-06-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

It is a most distinct honor and privilege for the Patriot Guard Riders, at the family’s request, to stand a flag line of honor and respect for fallen “Greatest Generation” member Virgil H. Vonder Haar, 93, and escort him to the Hallowed Grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery where he will receive full military honors.
Seaman 1st Class Vonder Haar proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-06-19
Staging Time: 10:30 a.m.

St. John Paul II Catholic Church
4980 Heege Rd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63123

Ride Captain:

Jim “(1) Gun-Shy” Kleszczewski, 314-956-6899, jimkl2112@gmail.com

Special Instructions:

10:30 AM – Ride meeting followed by flag line
11:00 AM – Funeral mass followed by honor escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
12:30 PM – Committal Service/Military Honors
Current forecast for Tuesday has a high of 87 with a 30% chance of rain. Please hydrate much more than believed necessary. Cages always welcome!
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

Submitted By: Jim Kleszczewski
Position: Missouri Ride Captain

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6 Comments To "Virgil H. Vonder Haar"

#1 Comment By Robert W. White On August 5, 2019 @ 5:20 pm

My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy, WWII Veteran, Seaman 1st Class Virgil H. Vonder Haar. 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)

#2 Comment By GrampyBob On August 5, 2019 @ 7:31 pm

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
Patriot Guard Rider 1/05/2010 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 PGR Brother/Ride Captain
Sfc. Mark Schroeder USANG {Ret} 3/28/16

#3 Comment By iceber58 On August 5, 2019 @ 11:15 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)

#4 Comment By Neil Hill On August 6, 2019 @ 7:43 am

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 Navy and WWII 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
Rodney “El Rod” Hale, USMC… PGR Brother

#5 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On August 6, 2019 @ 8:05 am

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)

Sailors pray,
for fair winds and a following sea
The smell of salt in the air,
the feel of their skin as it’s touched by the spray
An albatross soaring above,
dolphins in the ship’s wake at play
To witness a work of art that only God can create,
the sunset at the end of day
At night a million stars in the sky,
safe anchorage in an islands lee
When the time comes to die as for all it must,
to awake in Sailors Heaven where nothing ever rusts
And always there would be,
fair winds and a following sea
By Charles D. Williams

#6 Comment By Billboy On August 6, 2019 @ 3:05 pm

My Condolences go out to family and friends of WWII US Navy Veteran, Virgil H. Vonder Haar may you rest in peace and God be with you, thank you for your service.