The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the Dignified Transfer for Donald Deloy Stoddard, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Donald Stoddard was born on January 5, 1921 and was Killed In Action on November 22, 1943 at the age of 22. After nearly 77 years of being classified as Missing In Action, he was "Accounted For" on March 16, 2020 and is now coming home to his final resting place. He will be arriving at Denver International Airport on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
The PGR will stand for Mr. Stoddard at Crist Mortuary, 3395 Penrose Place, Boulder, 80301, when the procession arrives.
12:45PM - Stage at Crist Mortuary, 3395 Penrose Place, Boulder, 80301
1:00PM - Mission Briefing
1:15PM - Form Flag Line at the Entrance to the Mortuary
Dave "EZ" McCabe will serve as Ride Captain.
I will be honored to attend and will bring Flags.
Please read the following Press Release:
PRESS RELEASE | April 6, 2020
Marine Accounted For From World War II (Stoddard, Donald Deloy)
WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Marine Corps Sgt. Donald D. Stoddard, 22, killed during World War II, was accounted for on March 16, 2020.
In November 1943, Stoddard was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, which landed against stiff Japanese resistance on the small island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll of the Gilbert Islands, in an attempt to secure the island. Over several days of intense fighting at Tarawa, approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors were killed and more than 2,000 were wounded, while the Japanese were virtually annihilated. Stoddard died on the third day of battle, Nov. 22, 1943. He was reported to have been buried in Row D of the East Division Cemetery, later renamed Cemetery 33.
Jim Herstein
303-518-8790
jwherst@aol.com
Finally at home now..., rest peacefully, Marine Stoddard.
Welcome Home Hero!!!
The family and friends of USMC/WWII Veteran, Mr. Donald Deloy Stoddard have my deepest sympathy and condolences. So sorry for your loss. Thank You Sir, for your sacrifice and service to our Nation. I will be honored to stand for this Hero at Crist Mortuary. Welcome home, Marine. RIP
Jim
My deepest condolences to family and friends of Mr Donald Stoddard and thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to our country.
I will be honored to stand for Mr Donald Stoddard at the funeral home
Larry.
As a long standing friend of the family, I know how meaningful it is to the family to bring him home & Honoring him for his service to for our country.
i look forward to being their Saturday & if needed be glad to stand in the flag.
comander Larry Winzenried
American Legion Post 2
Casper Wyo.
I extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Donald D. Stoddard, USMC WWII KIA/MIA. 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, Marine…those you have left behind to carry on without you have the watch. At long last...Welcome home, Sir.
Kathy "Rat" Goldstein
Assist. State Capt. - CO
ratgold@comcast.net
My condolences to the family of USMC Sgt. Stoddard. Rest in peace Marine.
Ron
Sincere appreciation for the US Marine Corps Service and ultimate Sacrifice, during WWII, of Donald Stoddard. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
SEMPER FI
I will be honored to stand for Mr. Stoddard at the funeral home.
Welcome Home Marine. My condolences to the family and friends that have waited for the return of Sgt Donald D Stoddard, USMC WWII. I will be honored to stand for Sgt Stoddard and I’m available to RC at the funeral home. Rest easy Marine. Your journey and tour are complete.