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Honor Mission: US Army Major David French, Vietnam Veteran, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

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Honor Mission
Major David French
US Army – Vietnam Veteran
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania – August 22, 2024

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders have been requested by the French family to stand a Flag Line to honor the service of retired US Army Major David French, Vietnam Veteran. Major French was a proud 20 plus year veteran of the United States Army Field Artillery. He was loved and respected by his Unit. Major French received the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, awarded to those who have displayed exceptional and significant contributions to the Field of Artillery and devotion to their country. He received significant honors from the Society of American Military Engineers during his military career.

Primary Staging Details:
August 22, 2024 — 11:00 AM Service
McDermott Funeral Home Inc.
334 Forest grove Road
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania   15108

Ride Captain:

Randy Ruff
412-613-2109
randyarruff@gmail.com

Instructions:

Staging / Briefing: 10:15 AM
Flag Line: 10:30 AM.  @ 11:00 AM Patriot Guard Riders will stand down.
KSU: 12:00 PM escort to National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
 
Stage 2 Details:
August 22, 2024 — 1:30 PM Interment
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (Visitor Center)
1158 Morgan Road
Allegheny County
Bridgeville, PA   15017

Ride Captain:

Randy Ruff
412-613-2109
randyarruff@gmail.com

Instructions:

Flag Line: Upon arrival interment is at 1:30 PM.
VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibits the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed), explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property, except for official purposes, such as military funeral honors.

Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

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