Sandhills-McKibben-Fayetteville
Apr 11, 2024 6:45:34 GMT -5
Post by Dean Burgess on Apr 11, 2024 6:45:34 GMT -5
Honor Mission
Watson Lee McKibben, Retired
US Army - Vietnam
Fayetteville, North Carolina - April 16, 2024
About the Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders have the honor of standing a silent flag-line during the visitation of family and friends for Watson Lee McKibben. Visitation will be 11:00PM -12:00PM Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Lafayette Funeral Home. He served his country for over 30 years, retiring from the Army with the rank of Sergeant Major. SGM McKibben was a decorated Vietnam Veteran.
His military awards include tWatson Lee McKibbenhe following: National Defense Service Medal (1st OLC), Master Parachute Badge, United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge (2 Awards), Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Bronze Star Medal (2d OLC), Army Occupation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Good Conduct Medal (7 Awards), Meritorious Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal (1st OLC).
April 16, 2024 -- 10:15 AM
Lafayette Funeral Home
6651 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Map
Ride Captain:
Robert White
rew075@icloud.com
919-820-3257
Instructions:
Staging: 10:15AM
Briefing: 10:30AM
Flagline: 10:40AM
Visitation: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Service: 12:00PM
At the start of the service, we will stand down and prepare to escort to the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery for a 2:00PM service with military honors.
Stage 2 Details:
April 16, 2024 -- 1:30 PMSandhills State Veterans Cemetery
8220 Bragg Blvd
(Outside Randolph Gate)
Fort Liberty, NC
Map
Instructions:
Upon arrival from the funeral home, we will stand a silent flagline for a 2:00PM service with military honors.
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.