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*** Updated Information*** Honor Mission Escort: US Marine Corps Pfc Richard Wayne Harton Erie to Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
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**UPDATED INFORMATION**
If you’re planning to escort Pfc Richard Wayne Harton’s unclaimed remains to National Cemetery of the Alleghenies this Thursday, 8 August, be at the old K-Mart west on west 26th street by 0930. Update from Joe Benacci. 
 “I am asking everyone who will participating in the transfer of remains on Thursday to please try and get there by 0930. With the fuel stop and construction on 79, our travel time will be extended. We need to be at NCOA by 1300. I ask that ONLY the bikes that need to fuel fill up at the fuel stop. This will be a NASCAR fuel stop. Please disseminate to all. Thank you.”



Tom Hanna

PA PGR SRC Region 1
814-572-2951
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Honor Mission Escort
Richard Wayne Harton
US Marine Corps Veteran
Erie, Pennsylvania to Bridgeville, Pennsylvania – August 8, 2024
About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by VFW Post 470 to escort the unclaimed remains of US Marine Corps Veteran PFC Richard Wayne Harton, from Erie, Pennsylvania to his final resting place at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania with a Chaplain and US Marine Corps Honor Guard. Harton served 3 years, 6 months, 9 days in the US Marine Corps. Harton’s Military Occupational Specialty 0311 a Rifleman. On September 4,1958 he entered Active Component Service completing Basic Training at Parris Island, South Carolina December 8,1958. On March 31,1962 was discharged from Active Component and transferred to Naval Marine Corps Reserve Training Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with the Instructor / Inspector Staff, 12th Infantry Battalion. On September 22,1964 was discharged from the Marine Corps Reserve Component. He served 1 year 6 months and 4 days in foreign and/or sea service. Received Good Conduct Medal before retiring as US Marine Corps PFC Richard Wayne Harton, Veteran.

Primary Staging Details:
August 8, 2024 — 10:00 AM
Kmart West Parking Lot
2873 West 26th Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16506-3047
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dmWj7aZ3th36n1dX8
Sr. Ride Captain:

Tom Hanna
814-572-2951
tomhannapgr@gmail.com

Instructions:

Staging: 9:00 AM This is due to Construction on 79 

Briefing: 9:15 AM
KSU: 9:30 AM, to National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

This is a rain or shine event. No stops long away.

Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

 

Stage 2 Details:
August 8, 2023 — 1:00 PM (Interment)
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (Visitor Center)
1158 Morgan Road
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania 15017
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NsvUktZXASLcR5Au8
Sr. Ride Captain:

Tom Hanna
814-572-2951
tomhannapgr@gmail.com

Instructions:

Flag-line: upon arrival.

Please silence your cellphones.

Note: VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218: It is prohibited to carry firearms (either openly or concealed), explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons on VA property.

Flags & Water:

Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

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