The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor at the Interment Service for Lionel Vega at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, 80236, on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 1:00PM, Committal Shelter A.
Mr. Vega died at the age of 63. He retired from the US Army after having served 34 years, from 1982 until 2016.
12:15PM - Stage at the Fort Logan Visitors Center
12:30PM - Mission Briefing
12:45PM - Form Flag Line at Committal Shelter A
Ken "Nick" Nicholas will serve as Ride Captain.
I will be honored to attend and will bring Flags.
Jim Herstein
303-518-8790
Fair winds and following seas to this US Army (Ret) veteran. The family and friends of Mr. Lionel Vega have my most sincere sympathy and condolences. So sorry for your loss. We are grateful for his sacrifices and extended service to our country. I will be honored to stand for Mr. Vega.
RIP Soldier
Jim
Please accept our condolences on the death of your loved one. Their service and sacrifice, as well as the family's support are very greatly appreciated. When one joins the military, they become a member of a brotherhood. Less than one percent of the US population are currently serving in the military and only seven percent of the US population are either veterans or part of the active military. These heroic men and women are bonded forever.
Our defenders of freedom were compelled to serve for many honorable reasons. Some left their homes, families and friends and went halfway around the world. They were willing to sacrifice their lives so that we could all be free. How fortunate for all of us that while we rest and sleep some brave warrior risks it all so we can sleep in peace. It takes a special man or woman to sacrifice their comfort and safety for their country. We would not be living the way we do now if it weren't for brave men and women who serve and risk their lives for our freedom and safety. Freedom is a right ultimately defended by the sacrifice of America's servicemen and women.
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. We, the members of the Colorado Patriot Guard, so greatly appreciate the service of your loved one and it is a great honor for us to stand at their Service. We thank you for inviting us and we offer our thoughts and prayers.
Mr. Vega thank you for your long-term service to our country. Sincere condolences to your family and friends. I will be honored to stand for Mr. Vega.
To the family and friends of Mr. Vega please accept my sincere condolences. Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. I will be honored to stand for this Soldier.
Mike
My deepest condolences to family and friends of Mr. Vega. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our great nation. I will be honored to stand for Mr. Vega.
Larry
Our prayers are lifted up for this Veteran, his family & friends. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. We are forever grateful for this veterans’ service to our great country and for the freedom it allows us today.
Sincere appreciation for the US Army Career of Lionel Vega. The loss of someone who served and sacrificed is tragic and all Patriotic Americans are forever in their debt. Thankful for the sacrifices made by their families, as well. These Heroes gave up so much in order to preserve our freedoms and to ensure our safety and security. They have earned our recognition and respect. They will be greatly missed, but, will never be forgotten. May their family and friends achieve peace along with our enduring gratitude.
My condolences to the family and friends of this proud USA Veteran, Lionel Vega. Sorry for your loss. I’m thankful for his service and sacrifices to this great nation. Rest easy Soldier your tour is complete. I will be honored to stand for Mr. Vega.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr. Vega as they lay him to rest. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss and my eternal gratitude for his many years of service to our nation. Rest in peace, soldier.
May Lionel know our respect and gratitude for his many years of service; may his family feel the thoughts and prayers we offer in their time of grief.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Vega. I will be honored to stand for this veteran. I am available to RC.
I extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Lionel Vega, US Army (ret) Veteran. During this most difficult time, I pray you peace. I will forever be grateful for his service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. Rest easy now, Soldier…those you have left behind to carry on without you have the watch. I will be most honored to stand for Mr. Vega.
I wish to send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Lionel Vega a Retired Army Hero. I am grateful for the 34 years of service that was provided us, in the past, so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
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‘Can Do’ Bob Aholt
PGR Ride Captain/Southern Colorado Assistant State Captain
To the family of Mr. Vega, I extend to you my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one and American Hero. I Thank You Sir, for your service to our Great Nation, and may you now rest in well deserved peace.
'Damnit Jim' Balcerovich
State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders of Colorado
It is my privilege to stand in honor of Mr. Vega.
To the family and friends of this hero I offer sincere condolences.
Rest in peace, Soldier. We have the watch from here.
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Dave “Captain Slow” Lefavor
USAF 1967-1972; USAFR 1972-1979
It is an honor for me to stand at the internment of our brother. In this time of your grief, please accept my condolences and my thanks for his having served with us. Welcome Home Lionel 🇺🇸
With gratitude and respect for his service, farewell to our brother in arms.