Sgt. James Harvey DeLaby, Veteran
USA, USAF - WWII, Korea
MULTI-CITY, MULTI-STATE - 15 Jan 2018
ABOUT THE MISSION:
It is with a heavy heart I must inform that we have lost another of the Greatest Generation of American Heroes.
The family of Sgt. James Harvey DeLaby has requested our presence to stand in silent honor and show our respect for his service to our country.
Sgt. DeLaby served in the U.S. Army during WW II and saw action in Northern France, the Ardennes and the Rhineland earning three Bronze Battle Stars. Following WW II and the outbreak of the Korean Conflict, he stood again to answer the call in the U.S. Air Force. His awards include not only the 3 Bronze Battle Stars but also the Japan Occupation Ribbon, Good Conduct Award, American Defense Service Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and four Overseas Service bars.
Sgt. DeLaby was a active member of the American Legion Post 84 and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, one daughter, one son, a step-daughter, 5 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. As a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be sorely missed.
We will establish and maintain a flag line prior to and during his funeral service.
We will move the flag line to render appropriately during the Military Honors provided by VFW 6060 Honor Guard.
Sgt. DeLaby will be laid to rest at the Albert G.. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, VA.
We will again gather and escort him to his final resting place and render the appropriate honors with dignity showing our respect for his service to our country.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 15 Jan 2018
Primary Staging Time: 1245 hrsTwiford Funeral Home
405 E. Church St.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina - 27909
Ride Captain:
Special Instructions:
Flags & Water:Flags Will Be Provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 19 Jan 2018
Staging #2 Time: 1100 hrsTwiford Funeral Home
405 E. Church St.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina - 27909
Ride Captain:
Special Instructions:
We will escort Sgt. DeLaby to his final resting place in Suffolk VA. We will meet and perform a dignified transfer to the VA. PGR, at the Eureka Baptist Church in Corapeake, NC., who will lead the escort for the remainder of the trip to Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.
SPECIAL 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 PGR 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 Honor Mission are asked to attend the pre-mission briefing. It will include a safety briefing and any unique ride information known to our Ride Captain(s) that may be specific to the mission. Member safety and well- being is always a principal ongoing concern. Our Ride Captains are asked to stand down from any mission that cannot be accomplished in relative safety or unreasonable risk. This includes both rides and flag lines in inclement weather and other 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.
Flags & Water:Flags Will Be Provided
Large Bike Flags will be needed
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #3 DETAILS: 19 Jan 2018
Staging #3 Time: 1200 hrsEureka Baptist Church
1601 NC 32
Corapeake, North Carolina - 27926
Ride Captain:William "AtSix" Johnson
757 642-0747
Special Instructions:VA PGR will conduct a dignified transfer of the escort from the NCPGR and complete the final portion of SGT DeLaby’s escort to Albert G. Horton, Jr., Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Upon arrival at the cemetery we will establish a flag line and stand in silent respect and show honor during his committal service. We will render appropriate honors during the with the U.S. Army Honor Guard as Military Honors are performed.
Flags & Water:Flags Will Be Provided
Large Bike Flags will be needed
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #4 DETAILS: 19 Jan 2018
Staging #4 Time: 1230 hrs.Albert G. Horton Jr., Veterans Memorial Cemetery
5310 Milners Road,
Suffolk, Virginia - 23434
Ride Captain:Rick “Cheng” Leighton
757-567-2711
Special Instructions:Set the flag line at 1245 hrs for the arrival of the escort and Sgt. DeLaby
Flags & Water:Flags Will Be Provided
Large Bike Flags will be needed
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Roy Hankinson
Position: Ride Captain
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