Active Duty SFC Octavio Araujo U.S.A. / 15, 17 & 18 March 2021 / Moon & Meadville, PA
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Update: Visitation, service and interment details for Meadville have been added.
SFC Octavio Araujo
U.S. Army
Operation Iraqi Freedom KIA
15 March 2021
Moon & Meadville, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the family of Sergeant First Class Octavio Araujo, U.S. Army , to stand in silent honor for the service then escort him home for the interment.
SFC Octavio Araujo enlisted in the U.S. Army, with last duty assignment in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was killed in action while defending our country and protecting our freedom.
Decorations include the Ranger Tab, the Senior Parachute Badge, the Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Army Achievement Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters.
SFC Octavio Araujo served our country with honor, it’s now our turn to stand in honor for him.
Monday, 15 March 2021
Staging: 5:00 PM
Sheetz #379
9002 University Blvd, Moon, PA 15108
https://goo.gl/maps/uaQeqhZ8tTF2
Briefing: 5:15 PM
Details will be discussed during the Mission Briefing which will include the escort to Meadville.
KSU, Honorable Escort: TBD
Stephen P Mizner Funeral Home
404 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA
16335 https://goo.gl/maps/z44CbPNwE6Qs2xBe6
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Staging/Briefing: 4:45 PM
New Beginnings Church of God
13226 Leslie Rd, Meadville, PA 16335
https://goo.gl/maps/92VwthBXS1BAebEB6
Flag Line: 5:00 PM
Family arriving at 5:00 PM
Visitation from 6-9:00 PM
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Staging/Briefing: 9:45 AM
New Beginnings Church of God
13226 Leslie Rd, Meadville, PA 16335
https://goo.gl/maps/92VwthBXS1BAebEB6
Flag Line: 10:00 AM
Family arriving at 10:00 AM
Visitation from 11-12:00 PM
Service at 12:00 PM
Following the service, KSU for interment: TBD
Greendale Cemetery
700 Randolph St, Meadville, PA 16335
https://goo.gl/maps/vygQpTjzJZ9NTU29A
Keep in mind times are subject to change, please check back on the mission post before planning your day.
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.
Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks.
RCIC’s
Jim Shaw
jeshaw@comcast.net
(412) 217-5967
Dale Mallory
tazmall@hotmail.com
(724) 992-9186
Assisting:
Tom Hanna
CBTBruce@aol.com
(814) 572-2951
Timothy “Timmaye” Smith
pgrpa.sc@gmail.com
(724) 472-8746
