Unaccompanied Burials Crownsville Friday July 29th at 11:00

[Jake4now]

I just received the below email from the MDVA. Unfortunately, I can't make it to this, but hopefully, someone can.

Unaccompanied Burials Scheduled at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery​

The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Cemetery Program will be hosting a dignified burial ceremony to honor and pay respects to five unaccompanied veterans. The ceremony will take place Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:00 am.​ Location: Crownsville Veterans Cemetery 1122 Sunrise Beach Road Crownsville, MD 21032​ Veterans receiving Final Honors: ​ Name/Service/Rank/Dates of Service Mark V Kissal/Army/CPL/5-10-51 - 5-9-53 James H Hansen/Air Force/A1C/10-3-63 - 7-6-67 Bede L Clark/Army/SGT/10-8-1917 - 6-8-1919 Willis A Smutz/Army/SGT/10-7-43 - 8-12-45 Harry A Hinderer/Army/TEC 5/8-28-43 - 12-18-44​ All are welcome to attend. Event will include an Honor Guard and the playing of Taps. The event will be standing room only with limited parking. Questions may be directed to the Cemetery Program at 410-923-6981.​

 

[Dave MP]

I thought the VA Cemetery's, in MD were contacting the MD Patriot Guard?!?!?!?!?!?

VA in PA has been in contact with the PA PGR for a long time. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery has 5 unaccompanied SM on 1 AUG & 1 on the 2nd.

 

[Jake4now]

I thought the VA Cemetery's, in MD were contacting the MD Patriot Guard?!?!?!?!?!?

VA in PA has been in contact with the PA PGR for a long time. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery has 5 unaccompanied SM on 1 AUG & 1 on the 2nd.

I hope so, but I really have no idea. This is the first email like this that I have seen from the MDVA. It’s a shame. Hopefully someone is there to see them off.

 

[newmuzzleloader]

WOW! The third guy down os a WWI vet if I am reading correctly. 1917-1919. I don't see how that's even possible. Even if he was 16 when he joined that would be 123 years old and I think THAT would make t h e news

 

[Jake4now]

WOW! The third guy down os a WWI vet if I am reading correctly. 1917-1919. I don't see how that's even possible. Even if he was 16 when he joined that would be 123 years old and I think THAT would make t h e news

I noticed that too. Maybe a relocation?

 

[Dave MP]

A lot of these have no surviving family (or family is unaware / unable to attend). It sucks.
Since last July I have attended the services for ~40 Unaccompanied Service Members. It is my honor to stand, with other members of the PGR, as their family.

 

[ohen cepel]

The WWI vet may have donated his body to science/medicine. If so, they will be buried years after their death.

 

[Tomcat]

A lot of these have no surviving family (or family is unaware / unable to attend). It sucks.
Since last July I have attended the services for ~40 Unaccompanied Service Members. It is my honor to stand, with other members of the PGR, as their family.

Indiantown Gap? Just buried Mom and Dad there last week. Beautiful place.

 

[Afrikeber]

I just received the below email from the MDVA. Unfortunately, I can't make it to this, but hopefully, someone can.

Unaccompanied Burials Scheduled at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery​

The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Cemetery Program will be hosting a dignified burial ceremony to honor and pay respects to five unaccompanied veterans. The ceremony will take place Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:00 am.​ Location: Crownsville Veterans Cemetery 1122 Sunrise Beach Road Crownsville, MD 21032​ Veterans receiving Final Honors:​ Name/Service/Rank/Dates of Service Mark V Kissal/Army/CPL/5-10-51 - 5-9-53 James H Hansen/Air Force/A1C/10-3-63 - 7-6-67 Bede L Clark/Army/SGT/10-8-1917 - 6-8-1919 Willis A Smutz/Army/SGT/10-7-43 - 8-12-45 Harry A Hinderer/Army/TEC 5/8-28-43 - 12-18-44​ All are welcome to attend. Event will include an Honor Guard and the playing of Taps. The event will be standing room only with limited parking. Questions may be directed to the Cemetery Program at 410-923-6981.​

Yea VA sent this to me as well. It’s sad to see these guys get their last salute alone, if I could make it I would.

 

[Nobody]

My ball and chain and i are planning. Last time the cemetery was so over whelmed we could not even get in.

Nobody

 

[Dave MP]

Indiantown Gap? Just buried Mom and Dad there last week. Beautiful place.

Yes, I am up there a lot. The staff does a good job with the services. Most of the Honor Guards are volunteer.

 

[Dave MP]

PGR Honor Mission
Unaccompanied Veterans Service
All Military Branches
Crownsville, Maryland - July 29, 2022

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About the Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders will participate in the honoring of unaccompanied veterans with a flag-line during dignified burial ceremonies. Unaccompanied veterans are veterans who have no known next of kin or are unavailable to attend the dignified burial service. Event will include an honor guard and the playing of Taps.
Primary Staging Details:
July 29, 2022 -- 10:15 AM
Crownsville Cemetery
1122 Sunrise Beach Rd
Crownsville, Maryland
Ride Captain:
Ed Wyatt

Instructions:
Brief: 10:30 AM
Flag-line: 10:45 AM
Ceremony: 11:00 AM

 

[Jake4now]

PGR Honor Mission
Unaccompanied Veterans Service
All Military Branches
Crownsville, Maryland - July 29, 2022

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About the Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders will participate in the honoring of unaccompanied veterans with a flag-line during dignified burial ceremonies. Unaccompanied veterans are veterans who have no known next of kin or are unavailable to attend the dignified burial service. Event will include an honor guard and the playing of Taps.
Primary Staging Details:
July 29, 2022 -- 10:15 AM
Crownsville Cemetery
1122 Sunrise Beach Rd
Crownsville, Maryland
Ride Captain:
Ed Wyatt

Instructions:
Brief: 10:30 AM
Flag-line: 10:45 AM
Ceremony: 11:00 AM

Great to hear.

 

[Bikebreath]

Bump

 

[MigraineMan]

Rain held off. Good group of folks who interrupted their day to show respect and reverence.

Patriot Guard Riders:

Many flags.

The line to pay personal respects went across the drive and turned the corner. People could have just left when the ceremony ended ... they didn't.

Young ladies from the American Heritage Girls unit 0414.

 

[Jake4now]

Damn. I think I got something in my eye.

 

[MigraineMan]

Fox45 out of Baltimore had a camera crew on site. Made the evening news.

 

[Stoveman]

Nice on the way down but humid AF with no air movement when I got off the bike at the cemetery.

Great turnout.

 

[Stoveman]

 

[Stoveman]

PGR standing tall.