BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Patriot Guard Riders - ECPv5.6.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Patriot Guard Riders X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.patriotguard.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Patriot Guard Riders BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145221Z UID:411401-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Robert Edwin Johnson\, 66\, USA DESCRIPTION:Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders; \nOnce again the PGR of WA has the honor to stand for another one of our nation’s heroes. PFC Robert Edwin Johnson was a forward Observer and radio tech. for the Army. \nThere is not much on PFC Johnson\, but that he loved love life as much as he could after Viet Nam and getting out of the Army with PTSD disability. \nMISSION DATE:\nThursday\, June 16\, 2016 \nSTAGING LOCATION:\nMcDonald’s\, 23225 Maple Valley – Black Diamond Rd\, Maple Valley\, WA 98038 \nMISSION PLAN: \n1300 – RC & SC Arrive\n1315 – Members arrive\, sign in\, drain & filled\n1335 – Mission Briefing\n1345- KSU\n1400 – Flag Line set up at designated shelter\n1430 – Service Begins\n1500 – Debrief & dismiss \nRC – David “Duce” Van Duisen vanduisen@gmail.com [URL=”tel:360-739-1671″]360-739-1671[/URL] \nSecond RC: TBD \nSV – Cathy Lee “HotWheelz” Ryan\, hotwheelz65@yahoo.com\,\n[URL=”tel:206-380-9429″]206-380-9429[/URL] \nThe weather is suppose to be 68 and a 50% chance of rain\, so please dress accordingly and ride safe. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/robert-edwin-johnson-66-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145033Z UID:411238-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Ramon Velazquez Quinones\, USA DESCRIPTION:Please note that due to ongoing OPSEC concerns\, mission details are not shown in this posting. All specific details and updates have been sent to members directly via their e-mail address on file. \nMembers: \nThe Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in Honor of Ramon Velazquez Quinones\, United States Army\, Korean War Veteran. \nWhen/Where:\nThursday\, June 16\, 2016 \nRochester\, NY \nLRC:\nSteve Ford \nPlease Stage directly at the church when you can and stay for as long as you are able. Steve Ford will be LRC until I can relieve him. \nDue to the numerous missions already scheduled\, we are unable to fulfill the entire request that includes Friday service and escort to cemetery. Any experienced member who would like to volunteer for Friday’s service please contact me directly for possible assignment. \n—\nNigel Heaton\nnigelvh@aol.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ramon-velazquez-quinones-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T025924Z UID:302182-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Honor Mission – Gary James Kline\, 62\, USN DESCRIPTION:​AT2 Gary James Kline\, USN\, Canton\, GA\, Thursday\, 16 JUN 16 \n\nThe Patriot Guard Riders of Georgia has received a request from the family of Petty Officer Gary Kline\, to be present and stand in honor and respect for their HERO during his inurnment service at Georgia National Cemetery\, Canton\, GA. Petty Officer Kline stood for us and so now we shall be honored to stand for him. AT2 Kline served our great nation in the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS AMERICA (CV-66) and the USS INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35) providing support for operations in Vietnam. He entered the Navy in 1972 and served until his honorble discharge in June 1982. PO2 Kline earned the Good Conduct Medal (2)\, National Defense Service Medal\, Sea Service Ribbon (2)\, and the Navy Battle Efficiency “E” Ribbon. Mr. Kline held the level of Master Mason with the Euclid Masonic Lodge #599\, in Cleveland\, Ohio. In his spare time he enjoyed sailing on a nearby lake. Petty Officer Kline stood for us\, please make your plans to join us this Thursday\, June 16\, 2016 to stand for him. \n\nThis will be a flag line only mission at Georgia National Cemetery\, Canton\, GA. \n\nStaging: NLT 10:15 AM at the PIC building for the 11:00 AM service \n\nGeorgia National Cemetery\n1080 Scott Hudgins Drive\nCanton\, GA 30114 \n\nWeather forecast is a temperature around 94 degrees\, partly cloudy\, with 20% rain chance. Please plan accordingly and remember to hydrate. \n\nRCIC\nByron “Gimpy” Hall\nbplayer46@gmail.com\n770-883-8175 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/honor-mission-gary-james-kline-62-usn/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145036Z UID:411243-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SGT Harold Sparks\, USA DESCRIPTION:Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders: \nOnce again the PGR has the honor and privilege to stand for one of our MIA heroes. After over 60 years Sgt. Harold Sparks is coming home. Sgt. Sparks went to Ballard High School and graduated from West Seattle High in 1946 and shortly after joining the Army. One of Sgt. Duties was to clean the Nazi Concentration Camps at the end of WWII. \nHe was then assigned to the 1st Calvary Division in North Korea. Sgt. Sparks Unit was attacked November 1950. Sgt. Sparks name never showed up on any POW list after Korean War\, but later found out he indeed was at a POW camp and later died around April 30\, 1951. \nMISSION DATE:\nThursday\, June 16\, 2016 \nSTAGING LOCATION;\nMcDonald’s\, 23225 Maple Valley – Black Diamond Rd\, Maple Valley\, WA 98038 \nMISSION PLAN: \n1130 – RC & SC Arrive\n1145 – Members arrive\, sign in\, drain & filled\n1230 – Mission Briefing\n1245- KSU\n1330 – Flag Line set up at designated shelter\n1400 – Service Begins\n1420 – prepare for our next Hero at 1430 hrs \nRC – David “Duce” Van Duisen vanduisen@gmail.com [URL=”tel:360-739-1671″]360-739-1671[/URL] \nSecond RC: Cathy Lee “HotWheelz” Ryan\, hotwheelz65@yahoo.com\, [URL=”tel:206-380-9429″]206-380-9429[/URL] \nSV- Cathy Lee “HotWheelz” Ryan\, hotwheelz65@yahoo.com\, [URL=”tel:206-380-9429″]206-380-9429[/URL] \nPlease come prepared for two missions back to back. The shelters are next to each other URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/sgt-harold-sparks-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145037Z UID:411244-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Roy M. Gonzales DESCRIPTION:MISSION BLAST – FINAL ITINERARY \nPatriot’s Name: SPECIALIST ROY M. GONZALES \nMission Name: Veteran Memorial Service with CAISSON \nMilitary Branch: UNITED STATES ARMY \nDate of Mission: THURSDAY 16 June 2016 \nStaging Time: 1045 hrs \nBriefing Time: 1115 hrs \nIn position: 1130 hrs \nStaging Address: American Heritage Funeral Home\,\n10710 Veterans Memorial Dr\, Houston\, Texas 77038 \nMission details: Flag Line at Funeral Home with Caisson to Houston National Cemetery. WE WILL NEED 4 CAISSON WALKERS \nObituary: Roy M. Gonzales served a Specialist in the Army. He was a mechanic stationed in Germany. He was a smart\, friendly and a craftsman with his hands. Roy never met a stranger.\n\nA PGR family member requested the Patriot Guard to Stand Tall and Silent for his loved one.\n\nRoy is survived by 2 sons. \nRide Captain: John Goff\nRC Phone number: 281-468-5488\nRC Email address: jgoffsr@aol.com\n\nRide Captain: Dee Goff\nRC Phone number:281-468-5488\nRC Email address: jgoffsr@aol.com\n\nRide Captain/Support Vehicle: Ken Strube \nRC/S.V. Phone number: 281-250-7659\nRC/S.V. Email: kstrube1@windstream.net\n\nWeather Forecast: High 89\, some clouds URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/roy-m-gonzales/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145048Z UID:411261-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Darwin Charles\, 53\, USMC\, Gulf Veteran / Olney DESCRIPTION:The family of Darwin Charles\, age 53\, of Olney\, IL has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at his funeral service. Darwin was a SGT in the United States Marine Corps who served in Desert Storm. He was a member of the Olney American Legion Post #30. Darwin will be greatly missed by his family and friends\, and it is our honor to escort and stand with him at his graveside service. \nDate: Thursday\, 16 June 16 \nTime: For escort from Thrasher Family Funeral home to Green Hill Cemetery in Noble\n 0900 Hours- Please be prompt! Escort will leave Olney at 0930 Hours\n\nStaging for escort: Thrasher Family Funeral Home\n 945 South West Street\n Olney\, IL\n\nGraveside Service: Green Hill Cemetery\, Noble\, IL\nTime: 1100 hours \nNote: This is an approximate 12 mile escort from the funeral home to the cemetery for graveside services only. Please stay hydrated as the weather promises to be hot. \nRide Captain: Gene Kollak\n Contact# 618-516-2799\n\nAsst Ride Captain: Mike Merriman\n Contact# 618-322-8300 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/darwin-charles-53-usmc-gulf-veteran-olney/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145049Z UID:411262-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Douglas L. Sloan\, 67\, USA DESCRIPTION:Vietnam Veteran Douglas L. Sloan\, 67 \nUnited States Army\n\n\n\nThe family of Vietnam Veteran Douglas L. Sloan\, 67\, US Army\, Grand Island\, Nebraska\, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his Funeral Service\, Thursday\, June 16th 2016\, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island\, Nebraska. \nOur Hero Douglas L. Sloan entered the United States Army in September 1969 and was honorably discharged in September 1992. He served in both Vietnam and The Cold War. He was deployed numerous times defending our country as a parachute rigger and load master\, always returning to Fort Bragg\, North Carolina. \nDouglas was immensely proud of his military career and honored to serve his country. He was also a member of The American Legion of Grand Island. \nSTAGE DATE: THURSDAY\, June\, 16th 2016 \nSTAGE LOCATION: Apfel Funeral Home\, 1123 W 2nd St\, Grand Island\, NE 68801 \nSTAGE TIME: 9:00 am \nRIDERS MEETING: 9:20 am \nFLAG LINE: 9:30 am FLAGS WILL BE PROVIDED. \nFUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 am \nBurial will follow at the Grand Island Cemetery with military honors provided by the United Veterans Honor Guard and U.S. Army Honors\nDetail. \nRide Captain: Kim Schaefer kdschaefer60@gmail.com 402-779-5003\nFlag Captains: Dave and Kay Banner db33400@charter.net 308 830 1608 \nSafety being paramount – ride only if conditions permit. The Nebraska Patriot Guard Riders have been recognized by the National Safety Council and the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety for adhering to and promoting motorcycle safety. Ride Alert – Ride Safe. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/douglas-l-sloan-67-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145050Z UID:411263-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Alicia Marie Breiner\, USA Veteran / Pittsburg DESCRIPTION:PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS\nYOUR PRESENCE HAS BEEN REQUESTED\nSpecialist Alicia Marie Breiner\nUnited States Army\n16 June 2016\nPittsburg\, KS\n\n\n\nThe service of the Patriot Guard Riders have been requested by the family of Hero Alicia Breiner Thursday 16 June. Specialist served with the 53rd Quartermaster Transportation Fueler Company. She served in Korea and Ft. Hood\, TX. She was awarded the following during her service to the United States of America: Army Good Conduct Medal\, National Defense Service Medal\, Korea Defense Service Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. Specialist Breiner was honorably discharged 13 May 2015. \nFuneral: Thursday\, 16 June at the Bath-Naylor Funeral in Pittsburg\, KS at 1100 hrs. (11:00 am)\nWe will stand a flag line before the service and escort Specialist Breiner on her last ride to Fort Scott National Cemetery. \nStaging:\n1015 hrs. (10:30 am) – Post flags and prepare for the flag line at Bath-Naylor Funeral\, 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg\, KS. \n1030 hrs. (10:30 am) – Stand flag line \n1105 hrs. (11:05 am) – Ride briefing \n1130-1200 hrs. (11:30-12:00 am) – Escort Specialist Breiner to Fort Scott National Cemetery\, approximately 32 miles\, travel will be at highway speeds from Pittsburg to Ft. Scott. Please make sure your flags are secure at highway speeds. We will provide a flag line at the cemetery also. \n1230 hrs. (12:30 pm) – Graveside service at Ft. Scott National\, 900 E. National Ave.\, Fort Scott \nThe time for escort is approximate and as always\, please be flexible.\n*Hydrate\, Hydrate\, Hydrate! Forecast for tomorrow is showing 940 and sunny. \nRide Captain for this mission will be: \nLora “Marine Mom” Strong\n620.704.2046\nmarinemom324@yahoo.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/alicia-marie-breiner-usa-veteran-pittsburg/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145051Z UID:411265-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:1SG Elzy Knapp\, USA(RET) DESCRIPTION:Elzy “Mark” Knapp- 1st Sgt\nUnited States Army – Korea & Vietnam – Retired\n6-16-2016\n\n \nPatriot Guard Riders of New Mexico have been invited by the family to honor a fallen veteran and brother. Elzy honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict & Vietnam. More at: http://riversidefunerals.com/obituary-detail.php?obituary_id=61231 \nPRIMARY STAGING INFO -6-16-2016\n\nLocation:\nSunset Memorial Park ( parking lot next to the building in the back of the park)\n924 Menaul Blvd\nAlbuquerque\, NM \n \nStaging Time:\n9:15 AM\n \nBriefing:\n9.20 AM\n \nFlag Line – to be set up at gravesite for 10:00 service\n \nRCIC: Dan Rambow dan48041@yahoo.com 994-1060 – H 235-8589 – C\n \nFlags will be provided.\nLarge bike flags will NOT be needed.\n \nWeather: at times of service\n\n79˚ Mostly sunny slight chance of a shower URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/1sg-elzy-knapp-usaret/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145051Z UID:411266-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Joseph A. Ramiriz\, 96\, USA\, WWII / Silvis DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Joseph Angel Ramirez\, 96\, US Army WWII Veteran\, to participate in honoring his service to this Great Nation at his Funeral and Interment Services to be held on Thursday\, 16 JUN 16.\n\nMISSION: \nThursday\, 16 JUN 16\, 1000 hrs. \nRALLY POINT: \nOur Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church\, 800 17th St.\, Silvis\, IL MAP \nRALLY TIME: \n0900 hrs.\, PRB 0915 hrs. Immediately establish our flag lines. On completion of Funeral Services\, we will escort to St. Mary’s Cemetery\, E. Moline\, IL for Interment Services. \nRIDE CAPTAIN:\nEric Swanson 563-676-7145\nqcapgr@gmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/joseph-a-ramiriz-96-usa-wwii-silvis/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145052Z UID:411267-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:PO2 Dean William Luloff\, 65\, USN(RET) DESCRIPTION:We have lost another American Hero here in SW Georgia\, US Navy and Vietnam Veteran HM2-E5 Dean William Luloff\, 06 January 1951 – 11 June 2016. Mr. Luloff retired from the US Navy after a 20 year career as a Navy Corpsman. The Family has requested that the PGR Stand for their Hero\, We accepted. \nFuneral services for Dean William Luloff\, 65\, of Pelham\, GA\, are at 11:00 a.m.\, on Thursday\, June 16\, 2016\, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home\, 334 South Broad Street\, Cairo\, GA.. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery\, corner of 19th & Hwy 84E\, Cairo\, GA.\nThe Patriot Guard Riders will stand a Flag Line outside Clark Funeral Home prior to the Funeral Services. Following Funeral Service we will Escort Mr. Luloff a short distance to Greenwood Cemetery where we will set another Flag Line for the Military Portion of his Interment Services. \nThomasville Staging for Thursday: Thomasville Travel Center\, 2686 US 84 Bps W.\, Thomasville\, Ga. KSU 09:30 am SHARP\nCairo Staging on Thursday @ Clarks Funeral Home\, 10:00 am\n\nRCIC: Harry “Bantam” Trawick harrytrawick@gmail.com 229-224-4954\n3X5 Flags will be provided on both Missions. If you have Flags for your Bikes\, please bring them. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/po2-dean-william-luloff-65-usnret/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145054Z UID:411271-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Kevin Rinke\, 48\, USA DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to honor and help lay to rest:\n\n \n\nKevin Rinke\, 48 years old \n\n\nHe was a veteran of the United States Army\nServed in Iraq 2006 – 2008 \nFlag line at Fayetteville National Cemetery\nJune 16\, 2016 \nStage at FNC @ 1300\nBriefing @ 1315\nFlag line @ about 1355 until services are concluded \nRCIC Greg Weebles Weeks 479-466-8586\nSrRC Dewayne Xray Uselton 479-200-2277\nRC Curtis Hillbilly Gallaway 479-530-2398 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/kevin-rinke-48-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145056Z UID:411273-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Bob L. Patterson\, 78\, USN Veteran DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been honored with a request from the family of Bob L. Patterson to stand a Flag Line and escort their loved one to his final resting place. \nBob served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Navy. Bob passed away on 12 June 2016 at the age of 78. Bob was a member of the Scottish Rite Masonic organization as well as the International Association of Firefighters. \nThe PGR will stage at 9:45am on Thursday 16 June 2016 at Hutson Funeral Home\, 601 W. Main Street in Steelville\, MO. A briefing will be held at 10:00am followed by a Flag Line from 10:15am-11:00am. At the conclusion of the funeral service we will escort Bob to his final resting place at Steelville Cemetery where full military honors will be held. \nTemperatures are expected to be around 90 degrees at the time of staging with a high temperature of 101 degrees. It is vitally important that you HYDRATE\, HYDRATE\, HYDRATE. \nRide Captain in Charge (RCIC): \nJim “Radio Man” Boettcher\njimboettcher609@yahoo.com\n573-453-0727 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/bob-l-patterson-78-usn-veteran/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145058Z UID:411276-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Gary James Kline DESCRIPTION:AT2 Gary James Kline\nUS Navy Veteran\nCanton\, GA\nThursday\, 16 JUN 16 \nThe Patriot Guard Riders of Georgia has received a request from the family of Petty Officer Gary Kline\, to be present and stand in honor and respect for their HERO during his inurnment service at Georgia National Cemetery\, Canton\, GA. \nPetty Officer Kline stood for us and so now we shall be honored to stand for him. AT2 Kline served our great nation in the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS AMERICA (CV-66) and the USS INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35) providing support for operations in Vietnam. He entered the Navy in 1972 and served until his honorable discharge in June 1982. PO2 Kline earned the Good Conduct Medal (2)\, National Defense Service Medal\, Sea Service Ribbon (2)\, and the Navy Battle Efficiency “E” Ribbon. \nMr. Kline held the level of Master Mason with the Euclid Masonic Lodge #599\, in Cleveland\, Ohio. In his spare time he enjoyed sailing on a nearby lake. Petty Officer Kline stood for us\, please make your plans to join us this Thursday\, June 16\, 2016 to stand for him. \nThis will be a flag line only mission at Georgia National Cemetery\, Canton\, GA. \nStaging: NLT 10:15 AM at the PIC building for the 11:00 AM service \nGeorgia National Cemetery\n1080 Scott Hudgins Drive\nCanton\, GA 30114 \nWeather forecast is a temperature around 94 degrees\, partly cloudy\, with 20% rain chance. Please plan accordingly and remember to hydrate. \nRCIC\nByron “Gimpy” Hall\nbplayer46@gmail.com\n770-883-8175 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/gary-james-kline/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145107Z UID:411291-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Ivan Bernard Hardaway DESCRIPTION:The family of PO1 Ivan Bernard Hardaway has asked the Patriot Guard to stand in honor of his service to this nation. We are pleased to do so. \nHe enlisted the first time in Atlanta\, GA. In 1976 and served until 1980. He enlisted again in 1980 and served for until 1985. He was stationed aboard the USS Kitty Hawk for two years at San Diego\, CA. He is survived by his wife and two children. \nWe will stand a one-hour flag line at the church prior to funeral services and then assist in the escort to his final resting place. \nStaging:\n11:45 am\, Thursday 16 June 2016\nEast Mount Sinai Baptist Church\n100 Washington Street\nBarnesville\, GA 30204 \nRCIT\nLee “vulcangunner” Love\nVulcangunner2@windstream.net\n478-952-2097 \nFlag Support:\nCarrie “Hollywood” Poole\nmarjesick3@aol.com\n770-478-7053 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ivan-bernard-hardaway/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145108Z UID:411292-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Johnny D. Akers\, USA DESCRIPTION:PFC Johnny D. Akers\nUS Army Korean Veteran\nBartlesville\, OK\n16 June 16\n\n\n\nThe family of US Army Korean War Veteran PFC Johnny D. Akers has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line at his memorial service scheduled for 1400 Hours on Thursday\, 16 June 2016 at the First Baptist Church\, 405 S Cherokee Ave\, Bartlesville\, OK. This will be a flag line only. The PGR has also been asked to provide Military Honors. \nDate: Thursday\, 16 June 2016 at 1400 Hours \nStaging: 1245 Hours\nFirst Baptist Church\n405 S Cherokee Ave\nBartlesville\, OK \nMandatory Briefing: 1300 Hours\nYou MUST attend the briefing. \nFlag Line: Immediately following the briefing \nWeather: Temperature in the low 90s and sunny with a Heat Index > 100. Remember to Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!!! \nHonorary Ride Captain:\nClark Donnell \nRCIC:\nStan “Doc” Wilson\nneokgrrc@gmail.com\n918.214.1712 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/johnny-d-akers-usa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145108Z UID:411293-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Wallace J. Beck\, Sr\, USAF DESCRIPTION:A1C Wallace J. Beck\, Sr\nUSAF Korean Veteran\nBeggs\, OK\n16 June 16\n\n\n\nThe family of US Air Force Korean War Veteran A1C Wallace J. Beck\, Sr. has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line at his memorial service scheduled for 1000 Hours on Thursday\, 16 June 2016 at the Church of God of Prophecy\, 1st St & Cherokee Ave\, Beggs\, OK. This will be a flag line only. \nDate: Thursday\, 16 June 2016 at 1000 Hours \nStaging: 0845 Hours\nBeggs General Store\n211 S Broadway Ave\n(Intersection of Hwy 16 & Broadway Ave)\nBeggs\, OK \nMandatory Briefing: 0900 Hours\nYou MUST attend the briefing. \nKSU: 0915 Hours for the short ride to the Church \nFlag Line: Immediately upon arrival at the Church \nWeather: Temperature in the low 90s and sunny with a Heat Index > 100. Remember to Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!!! \nRCIC:\nMike “Riptide” Rohatch\nmjroho@hotmail.com\n918.650.5082 \nAssisting:\nMorris “Pike Pass” Noftsger URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/wallace-j-beck-sr-usaf/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145110Z UID:411296-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Robert Twidwell\, USA\, Vietnam / Greenville DESCRIPTION:[FONT=&]The Family of Hero Robert Twidwell has honored the Patriot Guard Riders and associated groups by respectfully requesting we be a part of the service for their loved one by Standing a Tall and Silent Flag Line with Honor and Respect\, and escorting him to his final place of rest at the Hallowed Grounds of the George Twidwell Family Cemetery in Silva\, MO. \nHero Twidwell served our country with Honor during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. [/FONT]\n\n[FONT=&]Date[/FONT][FONT=&]: 06/16/2016[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Funeral Home Name and Address[/FONT][FONT=&]:[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc.[/FONT]\n[FONT=&]117 Oak St.\nGreenville\, MO 63944[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Visitation[/FONT][FONT=&]: Family and Friends at10:00.[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Briefing[/FONT][FONT=&]: 0930 hrs.\, staking of flags and flag line to follow.[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Funeral[/FONT][FONT=&]: 1100 hrs.\, departing to cemetery at 1150 hrs.[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Escort Departure to[/FONT][FONT=&]: George Twidwell Cemetery in Silva\, MO.[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Weather[/FONT][FONT=&]: Hot\, dry\, HYRDATE\, HYRDATE\, HYDRATE.[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Road Conditions[/FONT][FONT=&]: Dry\, road to cemetery is an old main highway\, so should be mainly blacktop.[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Ride Captain In Charge[/FONT] \n[FONT=&]Scott Harding Sr.[/FONT]\n[FONT=&]708-415-6411[/FONT]\n[FONT=&]hardingscottd@gmail.com[/FONT] URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/robert-twidwell-usa-vietnam-greenville/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145114Z UID:411301-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:George D. Ellis\, USAF DESCRIPTION:George D. Ellis\nUS Air Force Vietnam War Veteran\n16 JUN 2016\nYork\, PA \n\n\nThe family of Air Force Veteran George D. Ellis has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand to honor his service to our nation at his funeral memorial service Thursday\, June 16. George served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Wrightsville American Legion Post 469. George Ellis is a patriot who served our country with honor and now it’s our turn to stand and honor him. \nVISITATION & FUNERAL SERVICE\, VISTIATION 0930 HRS\, SERVICE 1030 HRS\nWorkinger – Semmel Funeral Home\n849 E. Market Street\nYork\, PA 17403\nMAP: https://goo.gl/maps/UGp24NFejmx \nStaging: 0900 HRS\nAt the Funeral Home. No escort; cages are welcome.\nPlease bring 3’ x 5’ American flags \nRCIC: TBA \nFor mission information\, contact:\nDale McGinnis\nEmail: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com\nPhone: 717-887-4679 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/george-d-ellis-usaf/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145114Z UID:411302-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Haden Claiborne\, 69\, USN DESCRIPTION:The family of Haden Claiborne has ask that we Honor his life and service to his country. Haden served in the USN 11-18-66/8-17-70\, which included three tours in Vietnam. He served aboard the USS Ranger as BM 3rd Class. He passed 6-11-2016 at 69 yrs.\n\nThis is a two stage mission: Thur. 6-16-2016. \n\nFirst stage is a Flag line at Summers Funeral Home\, 3629 E. Ustick Rd. Meridian ID.\nTime: 1000 hrs.\, briefing and updates. Flag line NLT 1015 hrs.. At the commencement of the service\, all but the missing man participants will stand down and proceed to Stage two. Please bring 3X5 Flags. \n\nRCIC: Richard Percival\, rpercival@idfbins.com # 859 6478\n\nSecond stage\, a Flag line at ISVC:\nStaging: Winco parking lot\, NW corner of Old Horseshoe Bend Rd. and W. State St. Boise ID.\, adjacent to Oil Can Henry’s.\nTime: 1200 hrs.. briefing\, updates\, Flag up and ride to ISVC as a group. Flag line NLT 1245 hrs.\n\nPlease bring 3X5 Flags. \nRCIC: Craig Lewis\, cjl1@frontier.com # 634 2819\n\nThose wishing to participate in Missing Man\, please contact Lyle Frost\, lylfrost1933@gmail.com # 841 6436 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/haden-claiborne-69-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145116Z UID:411304-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Andy Butler\, USA DESCRIPTION:The family of Andy Butler has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line prior to his funeral service and to provide an honor escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery following his service. Mr. Butler served in the Army from 1944 to 1946 and was honorably discharged (that’s all the information available).\n\nStage: Thursday\, June 16\, 2016\, 10:15 AM\nKutis South County Chapel\n5255 Lemay Ferry Rd.\nSt. Louis\, Mo. 63129 \nService 11:30 AM \nJefferson Barracks slot: 1:00 PM \nRC/Flags\nDenny Dutchman Eads\n314-277-2821 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/andy-butler-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145123Z UID:411315-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Victor Marinelli\, USN DESCRIPTION:MoMM1C Victor “Vito” Marinelli\nUS Navy WWII Veteran\nDarien\, IL\n16 June 16\n\n\n\nMotor Machinists Mate Marinelli\, proudly honorably served our country in the US Navy. As part of The Pacific Fleet he served among others aboard USS Wasp (CV-7) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier commissioned in 1940 and lost in action in 1942. On Tuesday\, 15 September 1942\,A spread of six Type 95 torpedoes were fired at Wasp at about 14:44 from the tubes of the B1 Type submarine I-19. Wasp put over her rudder hard to starboard to avoid the salvo\, but it was too late. 193 men had died and 366 were wounded during the attack. Luckily “Vito” among many who survived the attack. \nLike so many\, Victor came home and raised a family\, His family has requested The Patriot Guard to honor this “Old Salt” with an escort and PGR Honors along with Military Honors rendered by The US Navy. \nLOCATION:\nModell Funeral Home\n7710 South Cass Avenue\nDarien\, IL \nSTAGE and BRIEF: 8:00am \nAfter a brief service\, we will escort to:\nQueen of Heaven Cemetery\n1400 S Wolf Rd.\nHillside\, IL\, for a 12:00 burial \nSRC:\nbigDave\n312 405-2692 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/victor-marinelli-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145124Z UID:411316-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:George Robert Schwarz\, 91\, USN DESCRIPTION:George Robert Schwarz\, 91\nUS Navy WWII Veteran\nPortland\, OR\n16/JUN/16\n\n\n\nLadies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders\, we have been requested to stand for George Robert Schwarz\, age 91. \nGeorge served as a MoMM (Motor Machinist Mate) from MAR 1943 to MAR 1948 aboard the NTS Farragut\, USS Grumium\, and the USS Fond Du Lac. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal\, American Campaign Medal\, WWII Victory Medal\, and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Please join us as we help support his family\, pay our respects\, and honor his service to our nation. \nMission Date: Thursday\, 16/JUN/16 \nRide Captain:\nSmokie Parrack\nrwpjr1972@gmail.com \nAsst. Ride Captain:\nJim Kruchoski\njk4pgr@hotmail.com \nStaging Location:\nWillamette National Cemetery\n11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd.\nPortland\, OR – up top at the Rostrum by the flag pole\, please enter the cemetery through Gate 2 – across from Lincoln Memorial. \nStaging Time: 9:30 am\nBriefing: 9:50 am\nKSU: 10:00 am\nFlag line Set: 10:15 am\nService Begins: 10:30 am \n*** There will be a RHG. The family will be coming from Lincoln Memorial. RHG check in at the WNC office and proceed with staff to meet the procession at Gate 2. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/george-robert-schwarz-91-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145124Z UID:411317-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Lawrence Charles Brown DESCRIPTION:Lawrence Charles Brown\nUSMC Vietnam Era Veteran\nWyoming\, MI\n16 June 2016\n\n\n\nThe Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by West Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care\, to escort PVT. Brown to Ft. Custer National Cemetery and stand a silent flag line in Honor of his service to his country. \nDavid served in the U.S. MARINE CORPS from 1960 – 1964. Mr. Brown passed away on 4 June 2016 and was not claimed by any relatives. \nLocation: \nMichigan Cremation & Funeral Care\n3627 Linden Avenue S.E.\,\nWyoming\, MI (just off of 36th Street — one block west of Eastern Avenue). \nMap: https://goo.gl/maps/eLsbXD6zk552 \nStaging: 12:00PM \nBriefing: 12:15PM \nEscort: following the briefing to Fort Custer \nInterment at Ft. Custer 2:30 PM \nRC: TBD \nQuestions call 616 862-1984 \nPlease bring a 3X5 American Flag and dress for the weather. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/lawrence-charles-brown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145130Z UID:411327-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Dean Van Gundy\, USMC DESCRIPTION:Dean Van Gundy\, USMC Korean Veteran\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 16 Jun 2016 \nWe have been invited to attend the Funeral of Sgt Dean Van Gundy\, Veteran US Marine Corps\, Korea\, 2 Purple Hearts. \nInterment 1300(1pm) 16 Jun at:\nVeterans Memorial Cemetery\n2830 Riverside Parkway\nGrand Junction\, CO \nStage 12:15pm at Shelter Area \nRide Captain Art Edwards\nAssist State Captain\nharleyroadk@yahoo.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/dean-van-gundy-usmc/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145131Z UID:411328-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Jeffrey Francis Oakins\, USN DESCRIPTION:FTM2 Jeffrey Francis Oakins\, USN Veteran Vietnam – Grand Junction\, CO\, 16 Jun 2016 \nWe have been invited to attend the Funeral of FTM2 Jeffrey Francis Oakins\, Veteran\, US Navy Vietnam. \nInterment 1000(10am) 16 Jun at:\nVeterans Memorial Cemetery\n2830 Riverside Parkway\nGrand Junction\, CO \nStage 09:15am at Shelter Area \nRide Captain\nBob Werner \nContact:\nArt Edwards\nAssist State Captain\nharleyroadk@yahoo.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/jeffrey-francis-oakins-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145134Z UID:411333-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Douglas R. Key\, USA Veteran / Elizabethtown DESCRIPTION:Douglas Ray Key\nSP4\, US Army\nVietnam Era Veteran\n\n\nWe have been asked and will stand in his honor at the Grace Heartland Church\, in Elizabethtown\, KY. We will also escort him to his final resting place at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central. \nTHURSDAY 16 JUNE 2016\nGrace Heartland Church\n801 Pear Orchard Road\nElizabethtown\, KY 42701 \n12:00 PM Staging and Line-up for Escort\n13:00-13:15 Escort to KVCC Begins\n\nKentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (KVCC)\n2501 North Dixie Boulevard\nRadcliff\, KY 40160\n\n13:00 PM Stage and Stake Flags\n14:00 PM Committal Service Begins\n\nPlease be prepared for the hot weather conditions and Ride Safely. Please stage at the main building to the right as you enter the Cemetery and move forward as requested by the Ride Captain. This will ensure we do not disturb any other services taking place. \nRIDE CAPTAIN(S)\nDon Gilmore dgilmore@bbtel.com\nMickey Townsend legs00069@gmail.com\nJames (Danny) Johnson\, Senior Ride Captain\, roughriverdan@yahoo.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/douglas-r-key-usa-veteran-elizabethtown/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145135Z UID:411334-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:John Scatterday\, USAF\, Korea / Scottsdale DESCRIPTION:John Scatterday\nUnited States Air Force\nKorean War\n\n\n\nThe family John Scatterday has requested the presence of The Patriot Guard Riders for Services and Military honors.\n Staff Sergeant John served during the Korean War as gunner on a B-29 bomber. He then went on to work for Ford Motor Company for 30 years\, as a warranty specialist. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart wife\, Nina\, and six sons and daughters. The family has requested the presence of the PGR to honor his life. \n Mission Ride Captain: Rick Sherrill-480-309-1147-rick.sherrill@att.net \n Flag Support Vehicle Person: Karen Swanson\n\nDate: 16 June 2016\nStaging Time: 0930hrs\, Scottsdale Worship Center located at 6508 E Cactus Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85254\nBriefing Time: 0945hrs \nFlag Line: Flag Line will be set up at 1000 for the viewing\, until 1100\, the start of the service. We will then stage to escort the family to the Arizona National Cemetery\, for Military Honors at 1300.\nKSU Time: 1215hrs \nMilitary Honors: 1300hrs\, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona\, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ 85024\n\n Road Guards are requested. Please contact Doug “Skully” Pierson with availability \n Due to Arizona Weather\, please hydrate the day before and the day of the mission. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/john-scatterday-usaf-korea-scottsdale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145137Z UID:411337-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Charles Joseph Pate\, 70 DESCRIPTION:CONFIRMED MISSION\nSgt. Charles Joseph Pate\, USMC\, 70\nMountain Home\, AR 16 June 2016\n\n \nThe family of Charles Joseph Pate\, Sgt. USMC\, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join them in honor and remembrance of their loved one at a graveside service. Sgt. Pate served his country honorably during the Viet Nam Conflict from 1965 to 1969 earning the National Defense Service medal and Marksman medal among others. \n \nhttp://www.kirbyandfamily.com/obituaries/Charles-Chuck-Pate/\n \nSTAGING: –1:15 p.m. Kirby Tucker Cemetery\, approximately 2 mi. east of Hwy 126\, and less than a mile north of Hwy. 412/62. A flag will be posted at the turn-off on 126 and at the turn-off from Hwy 62/412.\n \nSERVICE: This will be a graveside service-No escort. Service is to begin at 2:00 p.m.\, we will form a flag line at the graveside\, beginning at 1:30 p.m. \n \nWEATHER: Forecast to be sunny\, 93 deg. Dress accordingly. Water will be provided. \n \n\n—\nJay Lanning\n(870) 421-4627 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/charles-joseph-pate-70/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T182629 CREATED:20160616T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145142Z UID:411345-1466067600-1466074800@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Jay Sutton\, USMC DESCRIPTION:The family of Jay Sutton has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country. \nJay served in the US Marine Corps. Shortly after graduation from Harding High School in 1964\, Jay enlisted in the US Marines Corps. He was assigned to Kilo Company\, Third Battalion\, Seventh Marines and deployed to Vietnam. He was involved in Operations Morgan\, Jackson\, Prairie\, Sterling and Desoto was awarded the purple heart\, He never missed a Kilo 3-7 reunions and hosted the 2005 reunion in Minnesota. \nFrom his family: Jay was a huge supporter of the Patriot Guard and wanted you all to be part of his service. He mentioned this each year at Wreaths Across America. Jay attended every memorial service for a fallen Marine held in Minnesota and surrounding states. He made sure to also attend every Welcome Home for the US Marines and Army Solders. If he noticed that a Soldier had no one to greet them he would say “Semper Fi\, Can I buy you a hot meal and a drink soldier?”. I once asked how he knew know nobody was there to greet the Soldier and he said “You just know by the look in their eyes.” \nPlease come out and stand in silent tribute to Jay’s life and service to our country. \nJune 16th\, 2016. \n1:00 pm – Stage Lane A (along fence on 34th Ave S) at Ft Snelling National Cemetery\n1:30 pm – Brief\n2:00 pm – Interment \nEstimated release: 3:00 pm \nDismissal at RCIC’s discretion. \nThis is a rain\, or shine mission. Please bring your 3 x 5 American Flag and anything else you may need for the duration of this mission. \n“VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibit the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed)\, explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property\, except for official purposes\, such as a military funeral honors. Possession of firearms on any property under the charge and control of VA is prohibited. Offenders may be subject to a fine\, removal from the premises or arrest.” \nRCIC – TBD\nFSNC Team \nContact:\nKarla Richardson\nFlag line Member\nActing Assistant State Captain\n(218)-639-8482 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/jay-sutton-usmc/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR