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Peter Karpas

//SHORT NOTICE//
Honor Mission
Peter Karpas, Veteran
US Navy
Jacksonville, Florida – February 7, 2026

About the Mission:

The family and friends of U.S. Navy, Petty Officer 1st Class, Peter Karpas, (73), graciously requested the Patriot Guard Riders presence to stand a silent flag line during his visitation service at Omega Mortuary as they pay their final respects to their hero and again at his Graveside service at Greenlawn Cemetery. Peter was in the US Navy from January 17, 1977 to January 19, 1982. No other information was available to post for the mission. Please join us as we honor this Great American Hero.

Primary Staging Details:
February 7, 2026 — 10:40 AM
Omega Mortuary & Cremation Services
6910 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida   32211
Map

Ride Captain:

Richard “Rich” Vernon
[email protected]
(904) 254-9269

Instructions:

Brief: 10:50 AM
Flag Line: 11:00 to 11:30 AM
Dress Warm and Hydrate

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

 

Stage 2 Details:
February 7, 2026 — 11:45 AM
Greenlawn Cemetery
4300 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL   32207Map

Ride Captain:

Richard “Rich” Vernon
[email protected]
(904) 254-9269

Instructions:

Brief: 11:50
Flag Line set by RC
Burial Service: Upon arrival of funeral procession
Dress warm and Hydrate

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

 


Submitted by: Richard Vernon
Florida Assistant State Captain


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