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Short Notice
Thomas Henry Cieply Retired
U.S. Navy
U.S. Army National Guard
Vietnam Veteran
21-22 April 2022
Kittanning, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Thomas Henry Cieply, a U.S Navy veteran and a U.S. Army National Guard Retired , to stand in silent honor for his service then escort for the interment.
Thomas entered the U.S. Navy November of 1968, aboard the U.S.S. Constellation during Vietnam and honorably discharged November of 1972 with the rank of Petty Officer Third Class.
Decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device.
Following time served in the U.S. Navy, Thomas enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and retired as Sergeant First Class and also DOD Military Technician in Personnel Records and Automotive Repair.
Later Thomas became a member then life member of VFW Post #4843 in Ford City and the American Legion Post #325 in Cowansville.
Thomas served our country and his community with honor, it’s now our turn to stand in honor for him.
Thursday, 21 April 2022
Staging: 4:45 PM
Sheetz
100 Walnut St, Kittanning, PA 16201
https://goo.gl/maps/V1MNUFMJkMnbJ1ab6
Briefing: 5:00 PM
KSU: 5:10 PM
Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home
200 S McKean St, Kittanning, PA 16201
https://goo.gl/maps/X5DwX8SowDEcdxQt8
Flag Line set upon arrival
Family expected to arrive at 5:30 PM
Visitation 6-8PM
Friday, 22 April 2022
Staging: 8:45 AM
Sheetz
100 Walnut St, Kittanning, PA 16201
https://goo.gl/maps/V1MNUFMJkMnbJ1ab6
Briefing: 9:00 AM
KSU: 9:10 AM
Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home
200 S McKean St, Kittanning, PA 16201
https://goo.gl/maps/X5DwX8SowDEcdxQt8
Flag Line set upon arrival
Family expected to arrive at 9:30 AM
Visitation 10-11AM
Service at 11AM
Following the service, KSU for Interment with full Military Honors: TBD
Lawn Haven Burial Estates
1290 Butler Rd, Worthington, PA 16262
https://goo.gl/maps/dk38NJWAAPGnZiMy6
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
RCIC: Timothy “Timmaye” Smith
pgrpa.sc@gmail.com
(724) (4PATRIOT) 472-8746