Honor Mission: US Air Force Robert W. Grier Sr., Vietnam Veteran, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
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On Thursday July 11, 2024, we are honoring the service of US Air Force Captain Robert W. Grier Sr., Vietnam Veteran. Enlisted in 1957 Grier Sr. spent more than 12 years serving our country in the United States Air Force. Grier Sr. had some flying time during his service, most of this military career he served as a radar and missile supervisor. Captain Grier Sr. service was in Japan, South Korea, Germany, Maine, Texas. After his service to his country, he continued to actively serve his community with his family in the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, supporting military caregivers, spouses, parents, family and friends of wounded, ill, or injured veterans. Prior to his service in the US Air Force Captain Robert W. Grier Sr. was a linebacker and primarily a full back for the 1952-1956 University of Pittsburgh Panthers, becoming the first African American to play in the 1956 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Robert W. Grier Sr. is known for breaking the color barrier in college football. US Air Force Captain Robert W. Grier Sr. served our country and community proudly, it is now our time to stand for him.
July 11, 2024 — Interment at 12:30 PM
1158 Morgan Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uRVNcwgobgj1xdWv6
Ride Captain:
Randy Ranette Toomey
412-377-0799
Instructions:
Staging: 12:00 PM
Briefing: 12:15 PM
Flag Line: 12:30 PM
Instructions:
Please silence your cell phones
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 will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
