Honor Mission
Thomas Edward Myers, Veteran
US Navy – Vietnam
St. Louis, Missouri – February 26, 2025
About the Mission:
Thomas Edward Myers served his country in the U.S. Navy, from September 1963 to November 1966 aboard the USS Topeka CLG8, attaining the Rank of MM3, E-4. He received the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.
Primary Staging Details:
February 26, 2025 — 9:30 AM
Kutis Funeral Home Affton Chapel
10151 Gravois Rd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63123
Michael “Moose” Hanewinkel
mghanewinkel@gmail.com
314-607-3486
W/ Flag Support
Instructions:
9:30 Ride meeting followed by Silent Flag Line.
10:30 Service followed by Escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
11:30 Military Honors and Interment.
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted by: Michael Hanewinkel
Missouri Ride Captain
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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 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
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one, please accept my deepest condolences. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. Because of his service we enjoy the freedom we have today. Mr. Myers, a true hero. May the Lord be with you and give you peace in the days and weeks to come.
Vern “Tex” Square
Ride Captain Flag Support
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 Thomas Edward Myers for your service to protect this country and for my freedoms. You will not be forgotten.
Rich “Poor Man” Harden
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 wife and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this true American Hero, US Navy, Vietnam Veteran, MM3 Thomas Edward Myers. 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 deepest condolences on your extreme loss our prayers are with you and your family. It will be our honor to stand a flag line 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
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. Myers’ service and sacrifice for our country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He is” Fallen Never Forgotten “
Bobby
USAF 67 – 71
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
Pamel Grantz, PGR Sister