Michael Francis McKnought, Retired, USA, USMC - Vietnam, GW/ODS, MULTI-CITY, Kentucky - 13 Jan 2018

[PGRguy]

Michael “Mike” Francis McKnought, Retired
USA, USMC - Vietnam, GW/ODS
MULTI-CITY, Kentucky - 13 Jan 2018

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ABOUT THE MISSION:

We have been invited by the family of Mike McKnought, to stand in his honor. Sergeant First Class McKnought served our Country with courage and honor. SFC McKnought Retired after 31 years of service, 6 years Marines and 25 years Army; 2 tours in Vietnam and 1 tour Dessert Storm. It is now our honor to stand for him.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 13 Jan 2018
Primary Staging Time: 9:30 A.M. EST

Haley McGinnis Funeral Home
519 Locust Street
Owensboro, Kentucky - 42301

Ride Captain:

Jeff Free jeff.free@bigrivers.com
270-903-1722
Sandy Free sfree@audubon-area.com
270-314-1170

Special Instructions:

Cages pending weather conditions
PGR will provide Pallbearers

Flags & Water:

Flags Will Be Provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.

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STAGING #2 DETAILS: 13 Jan, 2018
Staging #2 Time: 1:00 P.M. EST

Lewisport Cemetery
Fallin Lane
Lewisport, Kentucky - 42351

Ride Captain:

Jeff Free jeff.free@bigrivers.com
270-903-1722
Sandy Free sfree@audubon-area.com
270-314-1170

Special Instructions:

Following the service, we will escort (pending weather conditions we will be in cages) SFC McKnought to the Lewisport Cemetery in Lewisport, KY and stand in honor with a flag line.

Flags & Water:

Flags Will Be Provided
Large Bike Flags will be needed
Water will be provided.

Submitted By: Jeff Free
Position: Ride Captain

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[Bantam]

My Family and I send our condolences to the Family and friends of a True American Hero. You will be in our thoughts and Prayers over the coming days. Your Hero’s Service and Sacrifice to our Country can never be forgotten.
Harry “Bantam” Trawick
SW Ga RC

A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: "The United States of America" for any amount, up to and including my life".

[Military Sniper]

My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, USMC - US Army (Ret), Viet Nam War Veteran, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Michael Francis McKnought. 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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[mailman]

Rest In Peace Hero.

[GrampyBob]

My wife and I Thanks You for your service and sacrifices you have made to preserve our Country's Freedom.

I stand in spirit with my fellow Patriot Guard Riders as they 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. Earth has no sorrows that Heaven can not heal. God Bless!

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 and Ride Captain
SFC. Mark Schroeder U.S, Army (Ret)
28 March 2016

[kbell]

My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SFC(Ret) Michael Francis McKnought. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace. Thank you Mike for your service.

[ratkatgold]

I extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Michael McKnought, US Army (RET) and USMC Vietnam, GW and ODS Veteran. During this most difficult time, I pray you peace. I will forever be grateful for his service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. Rest easy now, Sir...those you have left behind to carry on without you have the watch. Welcome home!

[jgjackson]

My wife and I offer our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of an American hero. We pray that God gives you peace and strength to carry on in this difficult time. We are proud to honor the service this hero unselfishly gave for our great nation.

Please know that the prayers of so many people are with you and your family. I hope that you can find some solace in knowing that your loss is shared so deeply.

Jim Jackson
Arkansas Ride Captain

Riding in memory of:
My father Paul Jackson, US Army WWII
My grandfather Howard Jackson, US Army WWI
My grandfather Neill Garrett, US Army WWI

[Hotwheel]

A hero has fallen. It is time for us to mourn their passing, secure in the
knowledge that their service and sacrifice shall not be forgotten. We mourn
with their family and friends, knowing that they will find peace in the arms
of the Lord.
Hero, your watch is done, you can stand down now. We now have the watch.


POW-MIA's you are not forgotten.


"Hotwheel," Cisco, Texas


In memory of :
SGT. Ralph D. Woods Jr. USA Korea
Crew Chief Eddy J. Pearman USAAC/USAF Korea
Radio Operator Duane Duncan USMC Vietnam


Semper Fi

[fiddler892]

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero, a grateful nation mourns your loss. Find peace, strength and comfort in the knowledge that your fallen hero gave unselfishly of themselves in order to keep us all free and safe. Your brave warrior will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your loved one with all of us, their sense of duty and honor will live on for generations to come. God Bless you our Hero for a job well done.Stand down and rest in peace.




As I sit in Heaven, and watch you every day,
I try to let you know with signs, I never went away.
I hear you when you're laughing, and watch you while you sleep,
I even place my arms around you, to calm you as you weep.
I see you wish the days away, begging to have me home,
So I try to send you signs, so you know you are not alone.
Don't feel guilty that you have life, that was denied to me,
Heaven is truly beautiful, just you wait and see.
So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself, be free,
Then I know with every breath you take, you'll be taking one for me.

[useless]

My wife and I send our condolences to the family and friends of Your fallen Hero!!
Thank you for your service rest in Peace.
Ride Captain
rjShoemaker USN
Ocala, FL

[lakeland_lobo]

My wife and I offer our deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of your loved one. May memories be a blessing to you in the days and months to come.

[Semper Fi Dawg]

Prayers outbound for the family and friends . Thank you for your service to our country and Corps . Central Georgia Detachment 1373 Marine Corps League . Rest in Peace . Semper Fi , Brother .

[jaegers]

My wife and I send our deepest condolences to the family
and friends of this Hero.
Know that you are in our prayers and in the Lords hands.
Thank You for your loved ones service to our great nation.

[jmfaul]

I would like to offer my sincere condolences and prayers to the family during this time of sorrow. May peaceful moments and cherished memories bring renewed strength for tomorrow. Do not let your heart be troubled. Your faith will keep you strong.

[srdoll]

RIP, Warrior

[Harley Harrold]

Ride safe, I will be there in spirit, Godspeed.