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SUMMARY:Thomas K. Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Arlington National Cemetery\nThomas K. Bennett\, Retired\nUSA – Vietnam\nAlexandria\, Virginia – 08-20-19\n\n\n\nABOUT THE MISSION: \nMSG Thomas (Tom) Keith Bennett\, 79\, US Army Retired from Chesapeake\, VA\, died 18 April 2019. Tom joined the Army in 1956\, became a Ranger and a Master Parachutist. He served two tours in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division and was an advisor w/ the 38th Vietnamese Airborne Ranger Battalion when he received the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Among his many awards and commendations are the Silver Star\, 2 Bronze Stars for Valor\, 1 Bronze Star for Meritorious Service\, 2 Purple Hearts and numerous other awards. After he was retired in 1976\, he worked tirelessly as an advocate for Veterans throughout Pennsylvania. He was a Life Member of the VFW\, and an Honorary Life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. He had a great sense of humor. He is survived by his wife and a large and loving family and is greatly missed. MSG Thomas K. Bennett\, is to be interred on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery on 20 August 2019 at approximately 1100 hours from the Administration Building. PGR has been invited to attend the services by his family\, and we will be there to stand tall silent and proud in honor of this US Army Combat Soldier and Vietnam Veteran\, his family\, friends and comrades at arms.\n\n\nPRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-20-19 \nStaging Time: 09:30 AM\n \nPotomac Yard\n3325 Richmond Hwy.\nAlexandria\, Virginia 22305\n\n\nRide Captain: \nRoland Lataille\n703-398-7839\nhd.triker@yahoo.com\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nStage: 09:30\nBrief: 09:45\nKSU: 10:00\nHonors: 11:00\, Graveside ANC (Time Approx.)\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will not be provided\nLarge Bike Flags will NOT be needed.\nWater WILL NOT be provided\, please bring your own.\n\n\n\nSubmitted By: Bruce Gentile \nPosition: Maryland State Captain \n\nNote: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join\, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices\, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.\n Print This Page
URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/thomas-k-bennett/
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