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William Arthur “Bill” Garrett
U.S. Air Force
PGRPA
1 December 2020
Washington, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of William Arthur Garrett, U.S. Air Force, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort to the cemetery for the interment.
Bill served in the U.S. Air Force from February of 1960 until July of 1963, spending three years of that time stationed in Germany then he transferred to the U.S. Air Force Reserves until honorably discharged February of 1966.
Following time served, Bill became a member of the Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania, member since 2006, the VFW in Washington, the Claysville American Legion Riders, the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175 and the Red Knights.
Bill served our country and community with honor, it’s now our turn to honor him.
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
Staging: 8:30 AM
Immaculate Conception Church of Saint James Parish
119 West Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301
https://goo.gl/maps/iUP3SYinbi3kwjDUA
Briefing: 8:45 AM
Flag Line: 9:00 AM
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 AM
Following the service KSU, Honorable Escort
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN
Upon arrival of the cemetery, Flag Line set
Interment at 11:00 AM
This is a two day Mission, members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO WEAPONS are permitted. Also grab your masks, they need to be worn while social distancing during the service and interment and once indoors.
Before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and once on the road, be aware and alert of your surroundings.
RCIC: Jim Shaw
jeshaw@comcast.net
(412) 217-5967