This mission is a STAND DOWN due to a change in plans from the family. We have been invited to Okey's service on Saturday, May 6th, details pending but a new post will be made.
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to Stand in Honor for CW3 Okey Lee Smith, US Army, Retired, and Vietnam Veteran, for his interment service on Monday, 8-May, 2:00PM at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Rd., Colorado Springs, CO. CW3 Smith was 79 years old at the time of his passing.
1:15PM Stage, PPNC, SE of Admin Building
1:30PM Relocate to Committal Shelter
1:45PM Briefing and prepare to set Flagline
Gary 'Tin Man' Wetzel will serve as Ride Captain
Flags will be provided
This mission is a STAND DOWN due to a change in plans from the family. We have been invited to Okey's service on Saturday, May 6th, details pending but a new post will be made when they are available.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories console you and bring you peace and comfort.
Sincere appreciation for the US Army Career and Vietnam Service of Okey Smith. 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.
WELCOME HOME
In this time of your grief, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Okey Smith. Our thanks go out to the family for supporting him during his deployments and our gratitude for his having served with us in RVN. Welcome Home, Okey 🇺🇸
I wish to send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of CW3 Okey Lee Smith a Retired Vietnam US Army Hero. I am grateful for the 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.
--
‘Can Do’ Bob Aholt
PGR Ride Captain
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of CW3 Okey Lee Smith, US Army. May he rest in peace.
To the family of CW3 Smith. I am so, so sorry for your loss of Okey. May he Rest in Peace! Thank you for your service and welcome home Okey!
Sincere condolences and prayers for the family and friends of Okey lee Smith. So sorry for your loss. And welome home to a Vietnam Vet.
May Mr Smith know our respect and gratitude for his service; may his family and friends feel our thoughts and prayers for comfort in their time of grief. Welcome home, Mr Smith. We are in your debt.
With gratitude and respect for his service, farewell to our brother in arms. Requiescat in pace.
To the family of CW3 Smith, 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. Welcome Home.
'Damnit Jim' Balcerovich
State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders of Colorado