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William Hoover Jones

Posted By Roy Hankinson On In | 3 Comments
Honor Mission
William Hoover Jones, POW/MIA, KIA
USA – Korea
MULTI-CITY, MULTI-STATE – 08-21-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

Patriots, we have been requested to escort PVT William Hoover Jones to Arlington National Cemetery where he can finally be laid to eternal rest. PVT Jones has been Missing in Action since November 25, 1950. His unit, Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, 8th U.S. Army was in the area of Ryongyeon-ri for The Battle of Chongchon River, where General Douglas MacArthur was attempting to end the war by pushing north on the last North Korean stronghold near the Yalu River. Overrun by an estimated force of 30,000 Chinese and Korean Troops in a surprise attack, his unit was cutoff and only a few were able to be evacuated. PFC Jones died exactly one month before his 19th birthday. His remains were recently returned to the US and quickly identified. He has been returned home to his family 69 years after being declared Missing and Killed in Action.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-21-19
Staging Time: 07:30 AM

H.D. Pope Funeral Home
325 Nash St.
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27801

Ride Captain:

Roy “Highwinder” Hankinson
757 553 2470

Special Instructions:

We will proceed north on I95 to Skippers, Va, where we will turn over the escort to the VA PGR. From Skippers we will proceed to Ruthers Glen VA For a fuel stop. Our final destination will be Arlington from that point. Please ensure you top off fuel at each stop. Those with small gas tanks may have to stop independently.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

STAGING #2 DETAILS: 08-21-19
Staging Time: 09:00 AM

Love’s Truck Stop
770 Moores Ferry Rd.
Skippers, Virginia 23879

Ride Captain:

Bill Strasburg
mrbill6970@hotmail.com
210 238 7897

Special Instructions:

NaPGR will Stage and wait the Escort arrival from NC. Ensure you are fully fueled. NCPGR will proceed directly to the fuel pumps to top off.
Following the brief KSU to Ruther Glen. Those with small gas tanks may have to stop independently enroute or plan accordingly.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

STAGING #3 DETAILS: 08-21-19
Staging Time: 11:30 AM

Flying J Travel Center E Side I-95 w/Golden Corral
23866 Rogers Clark Blvd
Ruther Glen, Virginia 22546

Ride Captain:

Roy “Highwinder” Hankinson
757 553 2470
highwinder747@yahoo.com

Special Instructions:

Ensure you are fully fueled. NCPGR/VA PGR escort will proceed directly to the fuel pumps to top off.
Following the brief KSU to Arlington if VSP escort is available. Those with small gas tanks may have to stop independently enroute or plan accordingly.
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: Roy Hankinson
Position: North Carolina Assistant State Captain
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3 Comments To "William Hoover Jones"

#1 Comment By mcpojjb On August 18, 2019 @ 2:42 pm

May this Hero Rest in Peace.

#2 Comment By Michael Jaffe On August 19, 2019 @ 8:06 am

My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Jones family. thank you for your service to our great country.

#3 Comment By Lady Harley On August 22, 2019 @ 10:33 am

May the Lord wrap His arms around the Jones family and friends and guide them with His grace during their time of sorrow. Thank you for his service to our country.

With deepest sympathies,

Becca “Lady Harley” Landick
Virginia State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders