//SHORT NOTICE//
The Northwest Florida Patriot Guard will be honored to escort Chief Petty Officer Octave Pierre Gautreaux, Jr. to his final resting place at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida, where we will stand a Color Guard and Silent Flag Line for his service to a grateful Nation. Octave Pierre Gautreaux, Jr. joined the United States Navy in March of 1952 and served 20 years, retiring in March of 1972. His Navy rate was SKC, a Storekeeper Chief Petty Officer. His awards include but are not limited to the Good Conduct Award (5th) and the National Defense Service Medal.
He was born on 25 August 1934 and passed from this earth on 8 January 2026 at the age of 91.
January 22, 2026 — 10:00 AM
5480 Pensacola Boulevard
Pensacola, Florida 32505
Ride Captain:
Russell Kruse CW4 (Ret), U.S. Army
(334) 797-0404
[email protected]
Instructions:
Naval Air Station Pensacola requires DOT approved helmets, appropriate eye protection, long sleeve shirts, full fingered gloves, long trousers and leather footwear covering the ankles. These required safety items must always be worn while riding on NAS Pensacola. Military Installations prohibit the carry and/or possession of Privately Owned Weapons while on Federal property – with or without a conceal carry permit.
10:15 am – Mission/Safety briefing
10:30 am – KSU to Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola FL
10:45 am – Meet with family
11:00 am – Escort to Barrancas National Cemetery, w/ LEO support
11:30 am – Military Honors observed at Site B
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted by: Paul Hurt
Florida Assistant State Captain
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