The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of John “Jack” Heinlein Jr USCG to Stand In Silent Honor then Escort for his Interment with Military Honors at the National Cemetery Of The Alleghenies.
Jack passed away in his summer home in Louisville,Kentucky and arrived in Pittsburgh for his Service & Interment scheduled for Thursday & Friday.
As a Radioman in the service, Jack received the National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Jack spent over 51 years in his carrier passion for aviation. He was employed by USAirways in the Pittsburgh Operations Control Center (aircraft dispatcher) for 41 years, then relocated to Louisville,KY to work for the Federal Aviation Administration at the UPS Certificate Management Office. Jack was also a volunteer at the Norton Hospital in Louisville as a Eucharistic Minister. He was an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders in Pittsburgh then, in Louisville, up until the time of his illness.
Jack served our country with Honor then later continued his service by Standing With Us for many Missions honoring veterans as, not only PGRPA but also PGRKY. It’s now our turn,To Stand & Honor Him.
This is a Two Day Mission, asking all to join us as We Stand In Honor for A True American Hero.
867 5th Ave,Coraopolis,PA
Family Arriving at 1:00 PM
Two Staging Locations & Times listed below.
867 5th Ave,Coraopolis,PA
St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church
199 McGovern Blvd,Crescent,PA 15046
Upon Arrival,Flag Line Set: 9:15 AM
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM
Family will have lunch between mass and burial and we will Stand till they arrive then KSU to NCOA.
Alternate Staging: 1:15 PM
At POW Circle on the grounds of:
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
Cecil Township, PA 15017
Interment With Military Honor at 2:00 PM.
Members can attend all of a Mission or any part of the Mission. PGR sets no time for a member to Stand a Mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our Heroes appreciate your time.
Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO WEAPONS are permitted.
Watch The Weather, Dress Accordingly,Hydrate & Please Bring Your 3 X 5 Flags.