Honor Mission
Nicholas C. Funk, Veteran
US Army
St. Louis, Missouri – April 15, 2025
About the Mission:
Nicholas C. Funk served our country in the US Army and received the following: the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device and the Sharpshooter M-14 Rifle Badge.
Primary Staging Details:
April 15, 2025 — 9:15 AM
Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary
6464 Chippewa St
St. Louis, Missouri 63109
Elaine (ShortStack) Martin
ecedward02@yahoo.com
(314) 607-8636
Instructions:
09:15 AM stage and ride meeting followed by flag line
10:00 AM Chapel service
11:00 AM Committal service at Resurrection Cemetery with full military honors.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted by: Elaine Edwards
Missouri Ride Captain
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Please accept my condolences on your loss.
There are many people we meet in life some accomplish great things; but of all that can proudly be called a hero, there is none greater than the person who serves their country to protect our freedoms and our way of life.
How fortunate for all of us that while we rest and sleep some brave service member risks it all so we can sleep in peace.
Your love one’s watch is over, may they rest in the arms of God.
Bruce Berg, ISC, USN (Ret)
My Condolences For the Loss of Your Loved One. Be Proud of Your Loved One For Their Service and Sacrifices They Made to Preserve Our Country’s Freedom. Stand Down and Rest in Eternal Peace, Your Mission is Complete. We Now Stand For You As You Once Stood For Us. Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly, Leave the Rest to God.
Bob”Grampy”Griffith Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Mid/Mo Area
USASA M.P. Cpl. 59-62
Retired Lt. LEO. 62-92
Riding In Memory of My Wife Judy Griffith
Patriot Guard Rider 1/05/2009 5/20/2019
Riding in Honor of My Son:
Mark D. Griffith U.S. Navy Veteran
Riding in Memory of My Brother And Uncles:
Billy Joe Griffith U.S.Army/ U.S.Army Nat.Guard
Mural Griffith U.S. Navy WW ll
Orville Griffith U.S. Army WW ll
Sterling Griffith U.S. Army WW ll
My deepest Condolences for your loss. I pray for the family, wishing you strength for today and spiritual guidance for tomorrow. It is my honor to stand on the flag line for this American hero. Thank You Veteran Nicholas C Funk for your service to protect this country and for my freedoms. You will not be forgotten.
Rich “Poor Man” Harden
I’m sorry for the loss of your Loved One. I pray God will comfort, strengthen and bless you all as you go through this time of sorrow.
I am thankful for Mr. Funk’s Service and sacrifice to our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He is” Fallen Never Forgotten”
Bobby
USAF 67 – 71
Michelle and I wish to pass on our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero. We would like to thank this Hero for your service and sacrifice in the protection of our freedom. You will not be forgotten. We pray you rest in peace.
My wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, Nicholac C. Funk. We thank you for your service to a grateful nation, may your family find peace in knowing you served proudly and comfort in the months to come. May you rest in peace for your mission is now complete. I salute you.
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Robert “Bob” White
Law Enforcement
72 – 75
USA (Ret) 1SG
Vietnam Era
Jul 72 – Aug 94
Ofallon, MO
Riding in Memory of:
F.C. White, Sr, Tec 5 (Corporal), USA, WWII (Father)
G.A. Thompson, Pvt, USA, WWI (Grandpa)
D.A. Thompson, MCPO, USN (Ret), Korea (Uncle)
G.A. Thompson, Sgt, USMC, Korea (Uncle)
L. Norris, Msgt, USAF (Ret), Vietnam (Uncle)
Riding in Honor of:
F.C. White, Jr, Ssgt USAF, Vietnam (Brother)
F.C. White, III, Pfc, ARNG (Nephew)
D.B. White, PO2, USN, Vietnam Era (Twin)
My wife and I offer our deepest condolences to the family of an American Hero. His service and sacrifice to our country to preserve our freedom is not and will not be forgotten. I wish him Fair Winds and Following Seas. Your mission here is completed. Rest in peace, we have the watch!
Joseph “Mustang” Bilodeau
LCDR USN (Ret)
My deepest condolences on your extreme loss. My prayers are with you and your family on this difficult day. It is our honor and privilege to stand a flag line in his honor and escort your Hero to his final resting place.
Riding in memory of
Timothy Martin – brother (Navy)
Thomas Grman – cousin- (Army)
Kyle Kamp – friend (Marine)
Dennis Ousley – friend (Navy)
Elaine Edwards
STL PGR Ride Captain
My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of Hero Funk. Thank you for your service to your country Sir. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.
Jim “(1) Gun-Shy” Kleszczewski
Ride Captain/Flag Support
Patriot Guard Riders
My wife and I extend our deepest sympathy and prayers for the loss of your loved one. Know that he will be with you always, watching over you from above. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family as you lay your American Hero to rest, to comfort and console you in your time of need. It is with great honor that we stand for him as he stood for us to during his time in the service to secure our freedoms and way of life. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. May God Bless you always.
Stand tall at the Gates of Heaven Hero! Your watch is over, we have it from here. Rest in Peace Brother.
SFC Michael “Moose” Hanewinkel Retired
US Army National Guard 1971 – 1991
St Louis Metro Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Riding in Memory of My Father
Joseph Michael Hanewinkel, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry, US Army WWII
My Father In-Law
Robert “Red” Fenton, US Army WWII
In Memory of my PGR Family
Robert “Rainmaker” Smith, USMC, PGR Brother, Senior Ride Captain
Ron “I-Candy” Peterson, USMC, PGR Brother, Ride Captain
Rodney “Elrod” Hale, USMC, PGR Brother
Mark Schroeder, US Army, PGR Brother, Ride Captain
Denny “Dutchman” Eads, Air National Guard, PGR Brother, Ride Captain
Jerry “Zipper” Craft, US Navy, PGR Brother, Ride Captain
Pat Karmeier, PGR Sister
Judith Griffith, PGR Sister
Cheryl Eskew, PGR Sister
Rich “Stoney” Stone, US Army, PGR Brother
Sheryl Sue Klockenbrink, PGR Sister
Walter Rickard, US Army, PGR Brother
James Ballard, LEO brother & Friend of PGR
Bruce Rathbun, PGR Brother, Ride Captain
Pamela Grantz, PGR Sister