25 Nov 16 |
The family of Navy Vietnam War Veteran Edward P. Gad has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand to honor his service to our nation at his interment ceremony, Friday, December 2. Ed served as gunner’s mate on a swift boat based at An Thoi in 1968 and 69. We will be escorting Ed and his family from the funeral home to the cemetery where he will be interred with full military honors. Edward Gad is a patriot who served our country with honor and now it’s our turn to stand and honor him.
STAGING FOR ESCORT: Friday, 12/2 Staging 1000 HRS
Heintzelman Funeral Home
326 Main Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/RG4pkvRtyN12
Please bring 3 x 5 flags. Cages welcome.
ESCORT & INTERMENT: Briefing 1020 HRS, KSU approximately 1030 HRS
Union Cemetery
85 Main Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/AkAtJXstKTy
RCIC: Gary Powers, RCIT-Region 5
Rod Afflerbeck, RC-Region 5 assisting
Email: gppowers@gmail.com
Phone: 732-207-6666
National Link: https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?425622