Honor Mission
Virgil Pinkston , Retired
USMC, USMCR – Vietnam
Doniphan, Missouri – 08-06-19
Doniphan, Missouri – 08-06-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of USMC Vietnam veteran SSGT Virgil Pinkston (75) has requested the Patriot Guard Riders for the final mission of their loved one.
Virgil served his country for 20 years. He was awarded many commendations.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-06-19
Staging Time: 11:45 a.m.
Edwards Funeral Home
606 Walnut Street
Doniphan, Missouri 63935
Doniphan, Missouri 63935
Ride Captain:
Dave “Rebel “ Beck, Dbeck59110@aol.com, 314-330-6974
Special Instructions:
The PGR will stand a flag line during visitation: 12pm – 1:00 pm
Service: 1:00 pm. Immediately following Service the Patriot Guard Riders will escort to Cotton Creek Cemetery (Couch, MO 28 mi) for interment with full military honors.
Support/ Flags: Teresa “Smilz “ Barnhouse
Weather: 89 * partly cloudy. Travel/Dress accordingly. HYDRATE
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: Dave Beck
Position: Missouri Assistant State Captain
Position: Missouri Assistant State Captain
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5 Comments To "Virgil Pinkston"
#1 Comment By Robert W. White On August 5, 2019 @ 5:24 pm
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, USMC (Ret), Viet Nam War Veteran, Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Virgil Pinkston. 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 @ 7:32 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 @ 11:11 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 Joseph Bilodeau On August 6, 2019 @ 8:07 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)
#5 Comment By Billboy On August 6, 2019 @ 3:14 pm
My Condolences go out to family and friends of (Ret) USMC / USMCR Vietnam Veteran, Virgil Pinkston may you rest in peace and God be with you, thank you for your service.