The Colorado Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor of Marc Schips, US Army Retired and Vietnam Veteran on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 for his service at 1:00PM, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80925.
Mr. Schips entered the US Army in 1964 and served until 1985. He belonged to a Mustang Owners Club and the family is planning a Memorial Cruise from his house to the Pikes Peak National Cemetery.
12:15PM: Stage, Pikes Peak National Cemetery
12:30PM: Briefing
12:45PM: Depart for Committal Shelter
Rich, "Honor Man" Blackaby will serve as RC and will bring Flags.
This is our first mission back at Pikes Peak National Cemetery since things were shut down as a result of the Covid-19 virus. All members much maintain a 6' spacing and have a face covering around their neck ready to put on in the event the 6' spacing is encroached. The Flag Line will not be set in our normal location in the committal shelter, but at a safe location to be determined by the Ride Captain and PPNC Personnel.
Weather is Hot, please stay hydrated.
To the Family of Mr. Schips, I wish to extend my deepest condolences. The Country loses a hero and we all morn together. His room in the Kingdom awaits, may he now rest in well deserved peace.
I wish to send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Marc Schips for the loss of this Vietnam US Army Hero. I am grateful for the service he provided us, in the past, so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. I will be honored to attend.
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‘Can Do’ Bob Aholt
Southern Colorado Assistant State Captain
Prayers for the families and friends of SFC Schips. May he Rest In Honored Peace. It is an Honor to stand for this Brother.
To the Schips family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of a great soldier and loved one as well. May he rest in peace! It will be an honor for me to stand for his flag line.