Honor Mission
William L. Giessman, Retired
USCG, USCGR
Hazelwood, Missouri – 05-29-19
Hazelwood, Missouri – 05-29-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
It is a privilege for the Patriot Guard Riders, at the family’s request, to stand a flag line of honor and respect for United States Coast Guard veteran William L. Giessman, 80, and escort him to the hallowed grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery where he will receive full military honors. Hero Giessman proudly served his country for over 40 years as both a reservist and active duty Enlisted Officer, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3rd Class. Hero Giessman, a grateful nation thanks you and is indebted to you for your honorable service. Your sacrifices have granted us the freedoms we continue to enjoy to this very day. Thank you and Godspeed.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 05-29-19
Staging Time: 9:00 am
St. Martin De Porres Church
615 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, Missouri 63042
Hazelwood, Missouri 63042
Ride Captain:
Jim “(1) Gun-Shy” Kleszczewski
314-956-6899
jimkl2112@gmail.com
Special Instructions:
9:00 AM – Ride meeting followed by flag line
9:30 AM – Funeral Mass
10:30 AM – Honor escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (29 miles)
11:30 AM – Committal Service and Military Honors. Current forecast for Wednesday is partly sunny with a high of 83. Please hydrate much more than you believe necessary. Cages are always welcome.
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: Jim Kleszczewski
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
Position: Missouri Ride Captain
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11 Comments To "William L. Giessman"
#1 Comment By Ronald Peterson On May 26, 2019 @ 7:32 pm
To the family and friends of this true American hero, please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. Their service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Hero, you can stand down now.
Your mission is done. A grateful nation thanks you.
Rest in Peace.
Sgt. Ron “Pete” Peterson
United States Marine Corps 1969-1972
#2 Comment By John Faul On May 26, 2019 @ 9:55 pm
I would like to offer my sincere condolences and prayers for your lost. May the peaceful moments and cherished memories bring you renewed strength. In the difficult days ahead do not let your heart be troubled your faith will keep you strong.
#3 Comment By iceber58 On May 26, 2019 @ 11:37 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 Billboy On May 27, 2019 @ 6:03 am
My Condolences go out to family and friends of (Ret) USCG/USCGR Veteran, William L. Giessman may you rest in peace and God be with you, Thank you for your service.
#5 Comment By GrampyBob On May 27, 2019 @ 7:07 am
Please except my condolences for the loss of your loved one. A Grateful Nation Thanks You for your service and sacrifices this True American Hero 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 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
#6 Comment By bobsmith On May 27, 2019 @ 7:52 am
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.
#7 Comment By Robert W. White On May 27, 2019 @ 8:12 am
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Coast Guard (Ret), Chief Warrant Officer Three (CWO3) William L. Giessman. 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)
#8 Comment By Joseph Bilodeau On May 27, 2019 @ 8:59 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
#9 Comment By Ricky Moceri On May 27, 2019 @ 7:52 pm
I pray for comfort and spiritual healing for the family of a true American Hero. His service and sacrifice to preserve our freedoms will never be forgotten and for this I am thankful.
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
Ricky Moceri
State Chaplain
Patriot Guard Riders
Missouri
#10 Comment By Neil Hill On May 27, 2019 @ 9:15 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 Coast Guard 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
#11 Comment By bobbybreuer On May 28, 2019 @ 10:23 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of your Loved One . I pray God will comfort , bless and strengthen you all as you go through this time of sorrow .
I am thankful for CWO3. (RET) Giessman’s service and sacrifice for our country in the US Coast Guard / USCGR . He is ” Fallen Never Forgotten ” may he Rest In Peace .
Bobby
USAF 67-71
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