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:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144154Z UID:410451-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:PO1 Leroy Paul Novak\, 62 DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family Leroy Paul Novak\, AD1\, USN to honor their loved one who passed away on July 16\, 2016 at the age of 62 years. \nMr. Novak served his country honorably and faithfully in the Armed Service from 1971 until 1991. He was the recipient of many medals including the National Defense Service Medal\, Battle “E” Ribbons\, Joint Meritorious Awards and others.\n \n\nMission Type: \nFlag Line and escort \nDate: \nWednesday July 20\, 2016 @ 10:00 AM \nTime: \nStaging: 9:00 AM\nBriefing begins at 9:15 AM\nService begins at 10:00 AM \nLocation for staging: Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home of Buffalo\, MO\n931 W Main St\, Buffalo\, MO 65622 \nBurial: Sweaney Cemetery \nWeather: 20% chance of rain with High of 92°\nPlease hydrate! \nRide Captain: \nJim (Shifter) Richards\nMobile: 417-399-1594\nEmail: SafetySpeaking@gmail.com \nFlag Support\nRC Jim Richards URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/po1-leroy-paul-novak-62/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144155Z UID:410452-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Fred Mims\, USN(RET) / Fort Worth DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: Fred Mims\nMilitary Branch: United States Navy\nClassification: Retired From Military\nAdditional Military Info: 21 Year Veteran \nMission Ride Captain:\nMark Gravit\nputt4dou@msn.com\n(720)422-9221 \nRide Captain #2:\nJim “Weird Andy” Anderson\,\nweirdandy@hotmail.com\n(817) 269-1254 \nMission Summary: The family of Mr. Mims has asked the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders to stand a Flag Line at his Funeral Service\, accompany him to the cemetery\, and again stand a Flag Line at his Interment Service. \nPART 1: Flag Line at Mr. Mims’ Funeral Service \nMission Date: Jul 20\, 2016 – Wednesday \nStaging Time: 10:00 \nBriefing Time: 10:15 \nIn Position Time Or KSU: 10:30 \nService Start Time: 11:00 \nDetails Of Part 1: After the mission briefing\, Riders will stand tall and silent in honor of Mr. Mims’ Service to his Country at his Funeral Service. When the Service begins\, flags will be returned to the Support vehicle\, furled\, and stowed. Riders not participating in the procession will proceed to the cemetery for part 2. Those riding in the procession will receive the safety briefing and prepare to accompany Mr. Mims’\, family\, and friends on his final ride. A professional escort service will lead the procession. \nName Of Staging Point:\nBeth Eden Missionary Baptist Church \nStaging Address For Part 1:\n3208 Wilbarger St.\nFort Worth\, Texas 76119 \nPART 2: Flag Line at Mr. Mims’ Interment Service \nMission Date: Jul 20\, 2016 – Wednesday \nStaging Time: 12:30 \nBriefing Time: 12:45 \nIn Position Time Or KSU: 13:00 \nService Start Time: 13:15 \nDetails Of Part 2: After the mission briefing\, honor bikes (if needed) will assume their position in staging lane B and await the arrival of Mr. Mims and his family and friends. All other Riders will move to shelter B to set the flags and await the arrival of Mr. Mims\, family\, and friends. At the conclusion of the Service\, flags will be stowed and the Riders will be debriefed and dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point:\nVisitor’s Center Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery\nMountain Creek Parkway\nDallas\, Texas 75211 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/fred-mims-usnret-fort-worth/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144159Z UID:410458-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Dennis Devine\, USA DESCRIPTION:SP5 Dennis Devine\nUS Army Vietnam Veteran\nCoram\, NY\n\n\n\nPlease 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: \nWe have been requested by the brother of Dennis Devine\, SP5 US ARMY\, Vietnam Veteran and an American who stepped up to his country’s call. \nWhen/Where:\nWednesday 7/20/16\nCoram\, NY \nPlease remember to bring your flags as very limited number at Calverton. \nRC: Pete Jepson\n631-922-6330\ndoublejli@optonline.net URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/dennis-devine-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144201Z UID:410461-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Charles Kellison\, USA Veteran / Whitefield DESCRIPTION:Charles Kellison\nUS Army Veteran\nWhitefield\, McAlester\, OK\n20 Jul 16 \n\n\n\nThe family of Charles Kellison\, USA Veteran\, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a Flag Line at his Graveside Service to be held on Wednesday 20 July 2016 in McAlester\, OK. \nServices will be held at\nMemory Garden Cemetery\n3400 Memory Garden Rd.\nMcAlester\, OK at 3:00pm. \nThe Army Honor Guard has been requested to conduct Military Honors. \nDate: Wednesday 20 July2016 \nStaging: 2:00 pm\nMemory Garden Cemetery\n3400 Memory Garden Rd.\nMcAlester\, OK. \nMANDATORY BRIEFING: 2:15pm\nYOU MUST ATTEND THE BRIEFING TO RIDE IN THE ESCORT. \nFLAG LINE: 2:30pm \nWEATHER: Temp Low 75 High 97 Please dress accordingly Hydrate Hydrate \nRCIC:\nMichael “Smitty” Smith\n405-613-8352\nhdsmitty73@gmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/charles-kellison-usa-veteran-whitefield/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144214Z UID:410480-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Kenneth Orval Thompson\, 98\, USAAF\, WWII DESCRIPTION:Kenneth Orval Thompson\, Ph.D\, 98\nUS Army Air Force WWII\nUS Air Force Veteran\nHuntsville\, AL\n\n\n\n \n\nAmerica and Alabama has lost another Hero.\n\n\nThe family of Kenneth Thompson has asked the Patriot Guard to honor their loved one by standing a flag line at his visitation and escorting him to his final resting place. \n\nWe will be Honored to do so.\nMr. Thompson stood for us…Now is the time to stand for Him.\n\n\nMr. Thompson (98) was in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII\, and was the recipient of many awards\, including the Silver Star\, Distinguished Flying Cross\, and two Purple Hearts. Subsequently he was in the Army Air Corps Active Reserve\, and the US Air Force. \nVisitation: Wednesday\, July 20\, 2016\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nValhalla Funeral Home and Memory Gardens\n698 Winchester Road NE\nHuntsville\, AL 35811 \nStage at 11:30pm \nService: 1:00 \nBurial with military honors immediately following service. \nRCIC:\nVickie Meader\, RC/HC\n256-508-9605\nduanevickie@mindspring.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/kenneth-orval-thompson-98-usaaf-wwii/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144214Z UID:410481-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Earl H. Bihn\, USN\, WW II / Centereach DESCRIPTION:Members\n\nWe have been requested by Jon Bihn to stand for his father Earl H Bihn\, Sn1st\, U.S. NAVY\, WW II\, who answered the call of his country and served with honor. \nWhen/Where:\nWednesday 07/20/16\nCentereach\, NY \nRemember to bring your flags as PGR flags are not at the funeral home. Try to arrive 1/2 hour before viewing times for family arrival. Remember that there is no requirement to stand the whole time \, but any time spent to honor is greatly appreciated by the family. \nRC Gene & Sue at Calverton at 1:45pm (1345 hrs) \nLRC Rich Pinnavaia\nrichpinn@optonline.net\n[URL=”tel:1-631-807-5946″]1-631-807-5946[/URL] \nPete Jepson\n[URL=”tel:631-922-6330″]631-922-6330[/URL]\ndoublejli@optonline.net URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/earl-h-bihn-usn-ww-ii-centereach/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144215Z UID:410482-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SMSgt. James Mathis\, USAF (RET) Korea - Vietnam / Dallas DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: SMSgt. James Mathis\nMilitary Branch(es): United States Air Force\nClassification: Retired From Military\nAdditional Military Info: Korea and Vietnam War Veteran \nMission Ride Captain: Rick Crabb\, randjcrabb@juno.com\, (910)-330-9861 \nMission Summary: The family of SMSgt James Mathis have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to honor his memory and service to our country by standing a flag line at his inurnment service. \nPART 1: Flag Line at inurnment service\nMission Date: Jul 20\, 2016 – Wednesday\nStaging Time: 11:45\nBriefing Time: 12:00\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 12:15\nService Start Time: 12:30 \nDetails Of Part 1: After the Mission Brief\, four designated honor bikes will stage in Lane “C” and escort the procession to the Committal Shelter. The remainder of the Riders will proceed to Shelter “C\,” establish the flag line and prepare to receive the family and friends of SMSgt Mathis. When directed\, the Riders will return the flags to storage\, bedebriefed and dismissed \nName Of Staging Point:\nDallas – Fort Worth National Cemetery Visitors Center\n2000 Mt. Creek Parkway\nDallas\, Texas 75211 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/smsgt-james-mathis-usaf-ret-korea-vietnam-dallas/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T153954Z UID:415602-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Welcome Home DESCRIPTION:We have been honored to be invited to attend the Formal Welcome Home and Freedom Salute in Honor of Local Troops in recognition of their deployment overseas. \nWe will stand a Flag Line for the ceremony. \nAssistant State Captain Jack Casey will be RCIC and have Flags and water on site. \nSTAGE: 1600 hrs (4:00 pm)\, Wednesday\, 20 July 2016\n William A. O’Neill Armory\n 360 Broad Street\n Hartford\, CT 06105 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/welcome-home-456/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144215Z UID:410483-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Kenneth Robert McDaniel DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: Sgt Kenneth Robert McDaniel\nMilitary Branch: United States Air Force\nClassification: Veteran\nLink To Obituary:\nhttp://www.cornerstonehillsboro.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1829156 \nMission Ride Captain: Brian “Postmaster” Liberty\,\nLabliberty@yahoo.com\, (979) 702-9097 \nMission Summary: The family of Sgt Kenneth R. McDaniel has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to honor his memory and service to our Country by standing a Flag Line at his Memorial Service. \nPART 1: Memorial Service\nMission Date: Jul 20\, 2016 – Wednesday\nStaging Time: 10:00\nBriefing Time: 10:15\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 10:30\nService Start Time: 11:00 \nDetails Of Part 1: The PGR will stage at the Cornerstone Funeral Home\, where they will set the flags and the Ride Captain will conduct the briefing. The PGR will then stand the Flag Line for Sgt Kenneth R. McDaniel. Once the service starts at 11:00 AM\, the Ride Captain will make the decision when to remove the Flags and take them to the support vehicle. The riders will be debriefed and dismissed from the mission. \nName Of Staging Point:\nCornerstone Funeral Home\n301 W. Elm Street\nHillsboro\, Texas 76645 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/kenneth-robert-mcdaniel/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144216Z UID:410484-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Robert Lee Edwards\, USAF DESCRIPTION:The family of Robert “Bob” Lee Edwards has invited us to show our Honor and Respect. He served honorably in the US Air Force as an air traffic controller during the Korean Conflict. He died 15-July-2016. His wife\, Marie\, preceded him in death only a week earlier on 7-July. They will be interred\, together\, at Salisbury National Veterans Cemetery. \nDate: Wednesday July 20\, 2016\n10:00 AM (1000) Staging\nSalisbury VFW\n1200 Brenner Ave.\nSalisbury\, NC \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/AtbGYJ1FFJt \nI will be arriving with the funeral coach containing the remains of Bob and Marie at approximately 10:30 AM. There will be an RC in charge at the VFW. If anyone wishes to ride from Shelby\, please join me at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure at:\nClay-Barnette Funeral Home\n1401 West Dixon Boulevard\nShelby\, NC 28152 \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/gQnJriU2R5F2 \nThis will not be LEO escorted. \nAt Salisbury we will need 4-6 bikes to meet the escort at Corporate Drive for the ride into Salisbury National Cemetery. If you wish to participate please be present at staging time at the VFW in Salisbury. \nRCIC: Ty Eckard\nty.eckard@icloud.com\n828-430-1903 \nCw “Snapshot” Smith\n704-690-3119\ncws68@yahoo.com \nRick “Shovel’ Shinn\nRshinn9900@aol.com\n(704) 791-6259 \nSPECIAL NOTE: Safety is of our utmost priority. Every effort possible is made in planning and executing the PGR Mission statement in a manner that minimizes the inherit dangers of riding a motorcycle\, including riding in groups of all sizes and any situation. While the NCPG and its riders have a remarkable safety record in the execution of our missions\, infrequently members have been injured in unforeseen accidents. In an effort to mitigate the risk of preventable accidents\, all attendees who wish to ride in a Patriot Guard motorcycle escort or ride are asked to attend the pre-mission briefing. It will include a safety briefing\, and any unique ride information known to our RCIC that may be specific to the mission. Member safety and well-being is always a principal ongoing concern. Our RCIC’s are asked to stand-down from any mission that cannot be accomplished in relative safety or present unreasonable risk. This includes both rides and flag lines in inclement weather and conditions. It remains each individual PGR member’s responsibility to ride within their own comfort zone and be cognizant of their surroundings and skill limitations as well as any physical needs or limitations. If the ride and/or mission conditions present challenges beyond your skill\, comfort\, or needs you are expected to exercise good judgment in foregoing any planned participation. \nNOTE: The National Cemetery is on Federal property; please adhere to the posted rules and regulations. Speed limit is 19 MPH\, NO parking on the grass (NO exceptions)\, it is a weapon free zone\, NO knifes or any other items that can be considered as a weapon is allowed on any Federal property or installation. Please be aware of these rules and abide by them at all times. Most of all\, we need to be respectful of other burial services that are in progress upon our arrival. Keep the noise to a minimum when entering and leaving the cemetery. Leave the property in as good\, if not better\, a condition as it was when we arrived. Abide by the Ride Captain In Charge’s (RCIC)\, his/her instructions and briefing. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/robert-lee-edwards-usaf/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144222Z UID:410492-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SGT James Andrew Morrison\, Jr\, USA\, Vietnam - ALARNG(RET) / McCalla DESCRIPTION:updated 18 JUL 16@2205est ArmySSG\n\n\n\nRet SGT James Andrew Morrison\, Jr. \n\nUS Army\, Vietnam \n\nMcCalla & Montevello\, AL\n20 July 2016\n\n\n\n\nThe family of SGT Morrison has requested the PGR to stand and ride for their loved one. SGT Morrison served in the US Army and The Alabama Nation Guard for 30 years. He stood for us so it will be our honor to stand and ride for him at this time.\n\n\n\nStaging 1: 10:30am\, 20 July 2016\, Flag Line for Service(Service starts at 11:00am) \n McCalla Memorial Funeral Home\n 4780 Letson Farms Prky\n McCalla\, AL 35111 \nStaging 2: 1:00pm\, 20 July 2016\, Flag Line for Interment (Appointment at 1:15pm)\n Alabama National Cemetery \n 3133 Highway 119\n Montevallo\, AL\, US\, 35115 \nWeather: High of 98\n Please stay hydrated. \nRCIC: Russel “Skinny” Padgett\n 205-540-7063\n RussDon@aol.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/sgt-james-andrew-morrison-jr-usa-vietnam-alarngret-mccalla/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144223Z UID:410493-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:CW5 Carl W Shumpert\, 79\, USARNG(RET) / Lexington DESCRIPTION:The family of CW5 Carl W Shumpert\, 79\, USARNG Retired\, request the Patriot Guard Riders escort and stand for their Hero\, which it will be our Honor to do so.\n\nCW5 Carl W Shumpert was born in Pelion SC and graduated from Pelion HS Class of 1954\, after graduation he joined the USARNG where he served for 42 years. He received numerous awards and had the honor of being the first Chief Warrant Officer to achieve the rank of CW5.\n\nServices will be 10:00 am Wednesday July 20\, 2016 at Red Bank UMC. Burial will be 12:00 noon at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. \n\nThis will be a two part Mission:\n\nMISSION DETAILS – WEDS\, 20 JULY 2016 \nPart 1 Flag Line:\n\nStaging Location: \nRed Bank United Methodist Church\n2909 Old Barnwell Road\nLexington\, SC 29073\nMAP: http://mapq.st/2a3hecP\n\nStaging: 0830 (8:30 AM)\n\nBriefing: 0900 (9:00 AM) \nPart One Execution: Upon completion of briefing we will establish Flag Line until start of service at 10:00 at which time we will break flag line down and await end of service at which time we will establish Honor Line at hearse to render Honors as CW5 Shumpert is placed in hearse.\n\nPart 2 Escort \nPart 2 Execution: We will have the Honor to perform escort under LEO to Ft Jackson National Cemetery for a 12:00 Service. If you are going straight to the cemetery\, please arrive to the Administrative building at 11:30 to meet the RC to proceed to the interment shelter together. Flag line will be formed to receive the procession and stay in place until interment services are over.\n\nRCIC\,\nRon Kelly\, RCIT\n803-532-8933\nron.kelly83@yahoo.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/cw5-carl-w-shumpert-79-usarngret-lexington/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144223Z UID:410494-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Delmas H. Bryant\, USA DESCRIPTION:Delmas H. Bryant\nUS Army Vietnam Veteran\nBrockport\, NY\nWed July 20\, 2016\n\n\n\nPlease 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:\nPlease join me in honoring this Vietnam veteran on Wed 7/20/16. \nThis is the brother of Harold Bryant who is an active PGR member. His brother\, Delmas was a Private 1st Class in the Army and served in Vietnam between ’69 & ’71. \nWhen/Where:\nWednesday July 20\, 2016\nBrockport\, NY 14420 \nWe will stand an honorable flag line at the funeral home for his funeral and then escort this veteran and his family to his final resting place with Military Honors at Hillside Cemetery. \nHillside Cemetery\nHolley\, NY 14470 \nPlease bring a clean 3X5 flag. \nThank you for all you do! \nLRC\nJohn McMullen\njmcm79@aol.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/delmas-h-bryant-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144225Z UID:410497-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Perry D. Honeycutt\, USAF Veteran / Tulsa DESCRIPTION:Perry D. Honeycutt\, USAF\, Tulsa / Ft Gibson\, OK\, 20 July 16 \n\n\nThe family of US Air Force Veteran Perry D. Honeycutt has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line at his funeral service scheduled for Wednesday\, 20 July 2016 at 1000 hours at the Mark Griffith Funeral Home Chapel\, 4424 S 33rd W Ave\, Tulsa\, OK. Upon conclusion of the funeral service the PGR will escort this Hero to Ft Gibson National Cemetery for interment service scheduled for 1400 Hours. The US Air Force Honor Detail will conduct Military Honors. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, 20 July 2016 at 1000 Hours\n\nStaging: 0845 Hours\nCrystal City Shopping Center\n4285 SW Blvd\nTulsa\, OK\n\nMandatory Briefing: 0900 Hours\nYou MUST attend the briefing to ride in the escort.\n\nKSU: 0915 Hours for the short ride to the funeral home.\n\nFlag Line: 0930 Hours\n\nWeather: Temperature in the hi 90s and mostly sunny during the mission. Remember to Hydrate!\n\nRCIC:\nMorris “Pike Pass” Noftsger\nSenior RC \nmorrisnoftsger@yahoo.com\n918.261.1197\n\n\nAssistant Ride Captain:\nGerald Chiappini\ngchip@msn.com\n918.407.9718 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/perry-d-honeycutt-usaf-veteran-tulsa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144228Z UID:410500-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:MSgt Ronald W. Edwards\, USAF(RET)\, Vietnam DESCRIPTION:The Family of RONALD W. EDWARDS has respectfully requested the Patriot Guard Riders assist with the services of their loved one by Stand a Tall and Silent Flag Line of Honor and Respect\, and escorting him to his final place of rest. \nRonald W. Edwards served his country with Honor in the U.S. Air Force for over 21 years from May 1952 til July 1993. While serving Ronald earned the Rank of Master Sergeant and served tours in Vietnam and Desert Storm. \nMaster Sgt. Edwards was awarded the following Medals\, Commendations\, and Ribbons.\nAir Force Commendation w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters\, Air Force Achievement Medal\, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters\, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon w/4 Oak Leaf Clusters\, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster\, Air Force Training Ribbon\, Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon\, Combat Readiness Medal\, National Defense Service Medal w/1 Bronze Star\, Meritorious Service Medal\, and the U.S. Air Force Good Conduct Medal. \nUpon completion of his military career Master Sgt. Edwards worked for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. He was also a Life Scout and was Honored by the Order of the Arrow in Scouting. Master Sgt. Edwards was also a past member of the V.F.W. in Bellevue\, Nebraska. \nMaster Sgt. Edwards leaves his Wife\, Three Children\, Four Grandchildren and many other family members and friends. \nSTAGE: Wed. July 20th 2016 at 10:45 A.M.\nBaue Funeral Home\n3950 W. Clay\nSt. Charles\, MO \nFLAG LINE: 11:00 A.M. til 12:00 P.M. \nSERVICE: 12:00 P.M. Baue Chapel \nESCORT:\nBaue Memorial Gardens\nGrave Site with Full Military Honors. \nFLAG SUPPORT: Danny”Wolfman”Reinbold \nRIDE CAPTAIN:\nBob”GrampyBob”Griffith\npgr4559@yahoo.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/msgt-ronald-w-edwards-usafret-vietnam/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144235Z UID:410510-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Two (2) American Heroes / Detroit DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to honor two unclaimed Veterans by escorting them from the Wayne County Morgue to Great Lakes National Cemetery (GLNC). \nThe first Veteran is Donald Christian Willis\, age 80\, United States Air Force. \nThe second Veteran is William Owensby\, Age 55\, United States Navy. \nBurial will follow the escort. \n\nPART ONE ESCORT: \n\nStaging Location: \nWayne County Medical Examiners Office\n1300 E. Warren Ave\nDetroit\, Mi 48207\nLink: http://mapq.st/2a5byAY \nStage: 7:45 am \nBrief: 8:10 am \nKSU: 8:30 am \nSRC: “Viper”\, 586-873-5096\nkta422@hotmail.com \nThis will be a State Police lead escort. It will be expressway route and speeds. Make sure any flags flown will withstand highway speeds. \nThis will be a motorcycle escort only and any cages attending the funeral will go directly to McDonalds at Holly as directed below. \nYou must attend the briefing to ride in the escort. \nPART TWO BURIAL: \nStaging Location:\nMcDonalds\n15187 N. Holly Road\nHolly\, Mi 48442\n Map: http://mapq.st/1YEl8sT \nStage: 8:45 am \nBrief: 9:15 am. \nKSU : 9:30 am \nR/C: Patches\, 810-348-0809\nSeth48507@yahoo.com \nPlease bring your 5′ X 7′ American Flags to stand with honor for Mr. Willis and Mr. Owensby. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/two-2-american-heroes-detroit/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144235Z UID:410511-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Albert C. Williams\, USA DESCRIPTION:Wednesday \nJuly 20\, 2016 \n3:30 pm \nAlbert C. Williams\,\nU. S. Army\, Vietnam \nSunset Funeral Home \nDothan\, AL.\n\nVisitation: 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday.\nInterment: Sunset Memorial Park. \nIt is our privilege to be invited to pay our respects to our Fallen Hero\, Albert C. Williams\, who honorably served our country and to shield his family during their time of grief and loss.\n\nStaging:\nALL locations: Sunset Memorial Funeral Home\, Dothan\, AL. 3:30 pm. \nRCIC: Patrick M. 334.379.6565\nFC: Jon P. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/albert-c-williams-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144236Z UID:410512-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Charles E Davis\, 97\, USA DESCRIPTION:WWII D-Day Veteran Charles E. Davis\, 97\n\n\nUnited States Army\n\n\n\nThe family of WWII Veteran Charles E Davis\, 97\, US Army Omaha\, NE\, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his service on Wednesday\, July 20th 2016\, at Roeder Mortuary\, 108th Street south of Maple\, Omaha\, Nebraska . \nThe PGR will provide a flag line prior to the gathering of family and friends from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the mortuary. \nThere will be no graveside service in Nebraska. \n T/4 Sergeant Chuck Davis\, a veteran of the D-Day invasion of June 6\, 1944\, was presented with a special citation at age 95 from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Davis was a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne and was in the first wave of the attack. He is believed to be one of the last D-Day veterans in Nebraska. Davis parachuted into Normandy in the early hours of June 6\, 1944\, to bring about the beginning of the end of the European Theater of Operations.\n\nVeteran Davis was then a 25-year-old Army T/4 sergeant in the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. “I was scared as hell until I hit the ground.” said Davis in an interview at the Nebraska Veterans Home 2 years ago.He said he tried to work hard\, live his life simply\, enjoy family and be “a regular guy.” \nSTAGE DATE: Wednesday\, July 20th 2016 \nSTAGE LOCATION: Roeder Mortuary\, 2727 N. 108th Street\, Omaha\, NE 68164\, (402) 496-9000 \nSTAGE TIME: 1:30pm \nRIDERS MEETING: 1:45pm\n\nFLAG/HONOR LINE: 1:50pm FLAGS will be provided \nVISITATION: 2:00pm – 4:00pm \nSafety being paramount – ride only if conditions permit. The 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. \n\nRIDE/FLAG CAPTAIN: Mike Hendrick\, mhendrickomaha@yahoo.com\, 402-660-4353 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/charles-e-davis-97-usa-2/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144237Z UID:410513-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Thomas Benjamin Hopkins\, Jr.\, USAF DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\,\nJuly 20\, 2016\,\n2:00 p.m.\nThomas Benjamin Hopkins\, Jr.\,\nU.S. Air Force\, Korea\,\nSunset Funeral Home\,\nDothan\, AL.\n\nIt is our privilege to be invited to pay our respects to our Fallen Hero\, Thomas Benjamin Hopkins\, Jr.\, who honorably served our country and to shield his family during their time of grief and loss.\n\nStaging:\n\nEnterprise – Kangaroo/US 84W/BWC — 11:30 am. KSU 11:45 am.\n\nRCIC: Patrick M. 334.379.6565\n\nDothan – Sunset Funeral Home\, Dothan\, AL\n\nFC: Jon P. (Flag Line @ 1:00 pm or as per FC.) URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/thomas-benjamin-hopkins-jr-usaf/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144238Z UID:410515-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Daniel Reyes\, 71\, USA DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: Daniel Reyes \nMilitary Branch: United States Army\nClassification: Veteran \nLink To Obituary:\nhttp://www.distinctivelife.com/obituaries/daniel-reyes/ \nMission Ride Captain: Wendy “Hot Lips” Ingersoll\,\ncalifbabe55@yahoo.com\, (817) 991-9021 \nMission Summary: We have been invited by the family of Daniel Reyes to join them in honoring their loved one as he is laid to rest. We will do so by standing the flag line at the shelter for his interment service. \nPART 1: Interment Service\nMission Date: Jul 20\, 2016 – Wednesday\nStaging Time: 10:15\nBriefing Time: 10:30\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 10:45\nService Start Time: 11:00 \nDetails Of Part 1: After the mission brief has been given\, the honor bikes will be assigned and re-positioned to staging lane A. All other riders will proceed to Shelter A to set up the flags and prepare for the arrival of Daniel Reyes\, his family\, and friends. \nAt the conclusion of the ceremony\, the flags will be retrieved\, furled\, and stowed in the storage area. After the post mission brief\, all riders will be dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point:\nDFW National Cemetery Visitor’s Center\n2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy\nDallas\, Texas 75211 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/daniel-reyes-71-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144239Z UID:410516-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Jerry Beach\, 81\, USAF Veteran / Augusta DESCRIPTION:The Family of Jerry Beach has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Stand in Honor of his Service to our Country.\n\nService: Wednesday\, 20 July 2016 \nLocation:\nFort Custer National Cemetery\n15501 Dickman Rd.\nAugusta\, MI.\nMap: http://mapq.st/2a5siEB \nStaging: 12:45 pm\nBriefing: 12:50 pm\nFlagline: 1:00 pm \nWe will meet at the pull off area just as you enter the cemetery. We will no longer meet at the Honor Guard shack per Cemeteries request please do not arrive any earlier than 12:45 out of respect for the the other services going on. \nRC: Gig\, 517-462-8143 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/jerry-beach-81-usaf-veteran-augusta/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144240Z UID:410518-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Favian Martinez\, USN DESCRIPTION:We have been invited to attend the Funeral of Favian Martinez\, Veteran US Navy Vietnam \nInterment 1300 (1 pm) 20 Jul at Veterans Memorial Cemetery\n2830 Riverside Parkway\nGrand Junction\, CO \nStage 12:15 pm at Shelter Area \nRide Captain Bob Werner URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/favian-martinez-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144241Z UID:410519-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:William Clark Hamilton\, USA DESCRIPTION:We have been invited to attend the Funeral of SP5 William Clark Hamilton\, Veteran US Army Vietnam \nInterment 1000 (10 am) 20 Jul at Veterans Memorial Cemetery\n2830 Riverside Parkway\nGrand Junction\, CO \nStage 09:15 am at Shelter Area \nRide Captain Barry Force URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/william-clark-hamilton-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144245Z UID:410526-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Robert J. Melson\, USN\, Korea / Wentzville DESCRIPTION:Robert J Melson\nUS Navy\, Korea\nWentzville\, St Louis MO\n20 July 2016\n\n\n\nThe Family of Robert “Bob” Melson\, has requested the Patriot Guard riders to assist and honor their fallen loved one. A veteran of the US Navy\, he served honorably from 1951 – 1955\, giving nearly 4 years of dedicated service. He was awarded several medals for his service in the Korean War. \nBob was a lifetime member of VFW and a member of the American Legion in Warrenton. He was a proud and dedicated veteran and we will be honored to stand for him as he once stood for us… \nPlease join me in standing tall in a flag line of respect and honor for this American hero. Stand down sir\, your watch has been completed.\n\nStaging:\nPitman Funeral Home \n1545 Wentzville Parkway\nWentzville\, MO 63385\n0915\, (09:15am)\nWednesday\, 20 July 2016\nRide mtg: 0920 (09:20am) \nWe will stand a short flag line for friends and family arrival for the 10am service. An escort will follow for the hero and his family to his final destination; Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery\, 2900 Sheridan\, St Louis\, MO 63125 with a 1230pm arrival time. \nRide Capt\nNeil “Nitehawk” Hill\nNitehawk.pgr@gmail.com\n[URL=”tel:314-808-2568″]314-808-2568[/URL]\n\nSupport & Flags provided. \nTemperatures are forecast to range from a morning low of 73 to an afternoon high of 93 and mostly sunny. Hydrate only to excess and hey let’s be careful out there. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/robert-j-melson-usn-korea-wentzville/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144246Z UID:410527-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Lance Hunter\, 69 DESCRIPTION:The family of Lance Hunter\, 69\, US Air Force Veteran\, has graciously requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in the funeral services of their loved one on 20 July 2016. Lance Hunter served in the US Air Force attaining the rank of Airman 3rd Class (A3C). He was assigned as an Air Police Specialist with the 2d Combat Squadron (SAC) at Barksdale AFB\, Shreveport\, LA.\n\nPlease Join me in standing a flag line of respect and honor for A3C Hunter then escorting him along with his family and friends\, to his final resting place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.\nThis Air Force Veteran is my Brother-in-Law. \nStage: \n0845\, Wednesday\, 20 July 2016\nKutis Funeral Home (South County)\n5255 Lemay Ferry Rd.\nSt.Louis\, MO. \nRide Meeting: 0850\nFlag Line: 0900-1000\nEscort: @1030 for 1100 slot time at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery \nRide Captain:\nAlan (TheChief) Gann\n314 630-6628\n\nFlags & Support:\nDenny (Dutchman) Eads \nWeather for Wednesday\, 20 July is forecast to be 87 for a high and cloudy. Please hydrate in preparation for this mission. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/lance-hunter-69/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144247Z UID:410529-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:John D. Holdren\, USN DESCRIPTION:The family of John David Holdren has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in Honor and escort their loved one to his final resting place. Hero Holdren served this great nation in the US Navy from 1963 to 1966 in Vietnam. \n\nDate:\nJuly 20\, 2016 \nStage:\nHudson-Rimer Funeral Home\n408 E. Morgan St\n Edina. Mo\n\nTime:\n7:45 AM \n Set flag line before family arrives at 8. \nWill hold the line till time of service at 11 AM \nRC: Vern Bastian\ncar_doc4@hotmail.com\n (C) 660-988-8019\n (H) 573-267-3928 \n Escort to Slocum Cemetery north of Edina about 10 miles after service. Short gravel to get into cemetery. Weather to be hot and possible rain. Dress for the ride and hydrate for the temp. Will have water and flags there. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/john-d-holdren-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144248Z UID:410530-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Joe Kirk\, USA Veteran DESCRIPTION:The family of Joe Kirk USA/ LEO Veteran have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a Flag Line at his Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 20 July 2016 in Durant\, OK. Services will be held at Brown’s Funeral Chapel 4900 W. US Hwy 70 Durant\, OK at 10:00am. We will escort the hero to Bennington Cemetery for interment. Military Honor Guard has been requested but Patriot Guard Riders need to be prepared to do Honors. \nDate: Wednesday 20 July 2016 \nStaging: 8:30 am\nBrown’s Funeral Home\n4900 W. US Hwy 70\nDurant\, Ok \nMANDATORY BRIEFING: 9:15 am\nYOU MUST ATTEND THE BRIEFING TO RIDE IN THE ESCORT. \nFLAG LINE: 9:30 am \nWEATHER: Temp Low 75 High 97 Please dress accordingly Hydrate Hydrate \nRCIC:\nJamie “Bloodhound” St. Clair\n580-380-1443\nacornerd@cherokeetel.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/joe-kirk-usa-veteran/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144249Z UID:410531-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Prospero Chavez\, USA\, WWII / Albuquerque DESCRIPTION:Prospero “Pete” Chavez\nWWII- US Army\nAlbuquerque\, NM\, 7-20-2016 \n\n\nPatriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family to honor another great American hero. Prospero was born in Alameda\, Bernallilo County\, New Mexico. With his friend\, he made the journey to Fort Bliss where on January 6\, 1942 he was inducted into the U.S. Army. He was assigned to the Headquarters Battery 65th Armored Field Artillery (AFA) Battalion – the Thunderbolt Battalion. His unit was deployed to the North African Theater of combat transiting out of Fort Dix\, New Jersey. Prospero was awarded three Bronze Arrowheads\, for the three invasions he was involved in and seven Battle Stars. Additionally he was presented the highest award\, a Presidential Unit Citation. The 65th AFA Battalion fought in numerous campaigns during the Liberation of Western Europe including Normandy\, Southern France\, Rhineland\, and Central Europe. His unit was among the first American troops\, after a two week wait\, that linked up with Soviet allies along the Elbe River in late April.\n\nMore at: http://www.frenchfunerals.com/book-of-memories/2648413/Chavez-Prospero-Pete-/obituary.php \nPRIMARY STAGING INFO – 7-20-2016: \nLocation:\nFrench Funeral Services\n9300 Golf Course NE\nAlbuquerque\, NM \nStaging Time: 06:45 \nBriefing at: 07:00 \nKSU: 07:15 for escort \nEscort to:\nSanta Fe National Cemetery\n501 N. Guadalupe St. \nSanta Fe\, NM \nFlagline: for 0900 honor services \nRCIC: Dan Rambow dan48041@yahoo.com 505-994-1060- H 505-235-8589- C \nARCIC: Jake “Dizzy” – in training – shalosh388@gmail.com 505-577-169\n\nFlags will be provided.\nLarge bike flags will not be needed. \nWeather: \nSunny 75° Albuquerque\, Sunny 75° Santa Fe – at time of services URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/prospero-chavez-usa-wwii-albuquerque/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T215604 CREATED:20160720T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144309Z UID:410563-1469005200-1469012400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:James Andrews Simpson\, USMC DESCRIPTION:The family of James Andrews Simpson has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders for services and military honors \n James Andrews Simpson was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and a Member of the Greatest Generation. James was a Machine Gunner in the Pacific (Battles of Guam\, the Aleutian Islands\, Midway\, Battles of Tarawa and New Hebrides). Was Air/Land/Sea rated Machine Gunner and certified on a 50 cal\, 30 cal and BAR. Served as tail-gunner on a TBF (Torpedo Bomber Fighter). His squadron in the 1ST Marine Division was accredited for shooting down the first Japanese aircraft with a rocket. His squadron was also credited for sinking many German subs in the Pacific.\n\n James earned many awards and accommodations. He was known as an original “tough guy” but was a very compassionate man. James was also a Baptist Evangelist Preacher\, traveling Mississippi and Alabama. \n The family wanted us to know\, that just hours before his departure\, he instructed his son to make it known that he “Loved the PGR and what we stood for and what we do”. The family has requested that the PGR be pallbearers for James and the PGR would be honored to do so.\n\nActing Ride Captain: N’Tel (Rick Smith) 623-580-1501 ntel.pgr.az@gmail.com \n Flag Support Vehicle Person: TBD \n Date: 20 July 2016 \n\nStaging Time: 0930 hrs \n Staging Location: North Phoenix Baptist Church\, 5757 N Central Ave\, Phoenix\, AZ 85012\n\nBriefing Time: 1000 hrs \nFlag Line:Following briefing until start of service which is scheduled for 1030 hrs \nKSU Time: 1200 hrs. (approx.) To National Cemetery\, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ 85024 \n Military Honors: 1300 hrs\, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona\, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ 85024 \n Lead Road Guard and Road Guards are requested. \n Due to Arizona Weather\, please hydrate the day before and the day of the mission. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/james-andrews-simpson-usmc/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR