Honor Mission
Wilber Clem Flickinger, Retired
USN – WWII
LaPlata, Missouri – 08-22 and 23-19
LaPlata, Missouri – 08-22 and 23-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Wilber Clem Flickinger has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor and to escort their loved one to his final resting place. Wilber proudly served in the U S Navy during WWII, from 1944 to 1946, 1 year, 7 months and 5 days of service.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-22-19
Staging Time: 4:30 pm
Travis Funeral Chapel
125 S. Church Street
LaPlata, Missouri 63549
LaPlata, Missouri 63549
Ride Captain:
Darek Fowler
660-342-5323
darekfowler@yahoo.com
Special Instructions:
Stage: 4:30 pm with ride briefing to follow.
Visitation: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come and go as you can.
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: 08-23-19
Staging Time: 11:00 am
Travis Funeral Chapel
125 S. Church Street
LaPlata, Missouri 63549
LaPlata, Missouri 63549
Ride Captain:
Jan Watts
660-349-9134
liltyke.2355@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
Stage and briefing at 11:00 am.
Flag line prior to service.
Service: 12 noon.
Escort: To Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO following service (approximately 30 miles). Time slot at 2:00 pm.
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: Jan Watts
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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8 Comments To "Wilber Clem Flickinger"
#1 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On August 21, 2019 @ 4:51 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)
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
#2 Comment By Robert Smith On August 21, 2019 @ 5:24 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.
#3 Comment By Neil Hill On August 21, 2019 @ 5:39 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 retired 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 & RC
Rodney “El Rod” Hale, USMC… PGR Brother
Ron “I-Candy” Peterson, USMC… PGR Brother & RC
#4 Comment By iceber58 On August 21, 2019 @ 11:03 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)
#5 Comment By Jan Watts On August 21, 2019 @ 11:29 pm
From our home to the family and friends of Wilber Clem Flickinger, we are very sorry for your loss. We thank him for serving his country and protecting our freedoms. Thoughts and prayers of comfort to all his loved ones in the days to come. Rest In Peace Sir, Rest In Peace.
Ron-Jan Watts
TenMile/Macon
Blue Star Family
Military Family
#6 Comment By bobbybreuer On August 21, 2019 @ 11:31 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 difficult time .
I am thankful for Mr. Flickinger’s service and sacrifice to our country in the US Navy during WW II . He is ” Fallen Never Forgotten ” .
Bobby
USAF 67 – 71
In God I Trust
#7 Comment By Billboy On August 22, 2019 @ 5:41 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of (Ret) WWII US Navy Veteran, Wilber Clem Flickinger may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#8 Comment By Robert W. White On August 22, 2019 @ 9:26 am
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy (Ret), WWII Veteran, Wilber Clem Flickinger. 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)