01 Jul 17 |
The staff of Indiantown Gap National Cemetery has informed the Patriot Guard Riders that Vietnam Era Army Veteran Henry Heckman has passed with no known family. We have been asked to stand to honor his service to our nation as he is interred with full military honors at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Thursday, July 6. Henry was a PFC who served from 1969 to 1971. We will be there to ensure that Henry gets the honor he deserves as he goes to his final rest. Henry Heckman was a patriot who served our country with honor and now it’s our turn to stand and honor him.
INTERMENT: IGNC, Thursday July 6 at 1130 HRS
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
MAP: http://tinyurl.com/myyew8z
Staging: 1100 HRS
Stage at the parking lot opposite the rear of the PA Memorial, (turn left at the US Flag Circle). DO NOT PROCEED TO COMMITTAL SITE WITHOUT PERMISSION.
NOTE: Concealed carry permits are NOT recognized on military installations and federal reservations. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is a federal reservation. Do not bring weapons or hazardous materials to this mission.
RCIC: Dale McGinnis, RC-Region 8
Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com
Phone: 717-887-4679