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William H. Simpkins

Memorial
William H. Simpkins, Retired
USA – Vietnam
Hampton, Virginia – 02-14-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

The Patriot Guard has been invited by the family and friends of SGM William H. Simpkins USA- Ret to stand in honor of his service to our Country. SGM Simpkins enlisted in the US Army and served honorably for 26 years including two tours in Vietnam and other areas of the world.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 02-14-19
Staging Time: 10:00 AM

Parklawn – Wood Funeral Home
2551 N Armistead Ave
Hampton, Virginia 23666

Ride Captain:

Bill Strausburg
210-238-7897
mrbill6970@hotmail.com

Special Instructions:

We will form a flag line upon arrival at the funeral home to receive the family, friends and guests. After the service we will form another flag line to transfer Mr. Simpkins and provide a short escort along with his family to a burial site located on the same property.
Anticipate this mission to last 4 hours from start to finish.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted By: Mike Nugent
Position: Virginia Ride Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.
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3 Comments To "William H. Simpkins"

#1 Comment By mcpojjb On February 11, 2019 @ 8:25 pm

My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SGM William H. Simpkins. Rest in Peace, Hero.

JJ Bishop, PGR
Sergeant (Ret.), Henrico County Police, Virginia
MCPO (Ret.), USCGR
Hudson, FL

#2 Comment By xdvr On February 12, 2019 @ 9:20 am

My sympathies for the family and friends on your loss of SGM Simpkins. RIP

Mike “Handlebar” Nugent
D5 – RC

#3 Comment By Karen Archbell On February 13, 2019 @ 3:37 pm

Heartfelt condolences and prayers for SGM Simpkins’ loved ones.