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Richard James Cook

Honor Mission
Richard James Cook, Veteran
US Navy – Vietnam
Grafton, West Virginia – October 27, 2025

About the Mission:

Richard James Cook, 77, passed away on Wednesday October 22, 2025, He was born on December 4, 1947. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He worked in the oil and gas industry and was an outdoorsman at heart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but spending time with his kids, grandkids and great grandkids was his favorite pastime.

Primary Staging Details:
October 27, 2025 — 10:30 AM
WV National Cemetery lower parking lot
42 Veterans Memorial Lane
Grafton, West Virginia 26354

Ride Captain:

Mike (Boonie) Jarvis
[email protected]
304-278-0975

Instructions:

This is a flag line only for this veteran. We will meet in the parking lot of the National Cemetery holding lane, until it is clear to continue to the committal shelter.

Briefing: 10:30 a.m.
Flag Line: NLT 10:45 a.m.

Please join us as we say, “Thank You” and “God Speed” to another of our native sons who willingly gave of his time and effort to defend your freedom and liberties.

Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.

 


Submitted by: Elissa Stewart
West Virginia Assistant State Captain


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