20 Jun 24 |
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Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to have the honor to be the family for an American Hero US Army, Vietnam Veteran that served our country with honor 1967 to 1973. During our US Army American Hero’s time of service, the following citations were earned. National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Badge.
Sr. Ride Captain:
Jim Shaw
412-217-5967
jeshaw@comcast.net
Instructions:
Briefing: 1:15 PM
KSU: 1:30 PM
The Patriot Guard Riders will be the family and pallbearers, and stand in silent honor of our American Hero, a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, then escort him to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies and set a Flag Line for the interment.
Requesting 6 pallbearers to please contact Jim Shaw if wanting to assist and to arrive at the funeral home by 1:00 PM.
Sr. Ride Captain:
Jim Shaw
412-217-5967
jeshaw@comcast.net
Instructions:
Flag Line: Set upon arrival for the interment at 2:00 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.