The Colorado Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor for 1SG Richard Leroy Sweat, US Army, Retired, and Vietnam Veteran at The Springs Funeral Services North, 6575 Oakwood Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80923, on Thursday, July 9th, at 10:00.
Richard was a decorated Vietnam Veteran in the United States Army, earning the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, along with many others.
He retired from the United States Postal Service.
0915 Stage, The Springs Funeral Services North
0930 Briefing
0945 Set Flag Line for Family Arrival
Rich 'Honor Man' Blackaby will serve as Ride Captain and will bring Flag and water.
Wearing of facial coverings is not required for this portion, but please have them available around your neck for quick pull up in the event of any close interaction with each other or family members and guests.
Interment will be held at Pikes Peak National Cemetery at 1400. We will be allowed a small group (3 or 4 members) to stand a Flag line at Interment. For those able to support it, please arrive at the cemetery between 1330 and 1340 and proceed direct to the committal shelter. Masks are required per PPNC director. This is not optional.
Rich Blackaby will serve as Ride Captain and will have Flags and Water. The PPNC Interment will be discussed further at the morning service at the Funeral home. To avoid any confusion or having too many people at PPNC, please only plan to support the interment if you're able to support the morning service so you'll know the details.
I can RC this Mission, and will bring flags and water.
I wish to send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Richard Leroy Sweat for the loss of this US Army Vietnam Hero. I am grateful for the service he provided us, in the past, so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.
I plan on attending.
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‘Can Do’ Bob Aholt
Southern Colorado Assistant State Captain
Prayer going up for the families and friends of 1SG Sweat. Rest in Honored Peace Brother.
Deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Sweat. Thank You to this hero for the service he provided to our Great Country. May he rest in well deserved peace.
My condolences to the family and friends of Richard L Sweat, US Army hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. Rest easy, your tour is complete.
I extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of 1SG (RET) Richard L. Sweat US Army Vietnam 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. Welcome home...
Thank you, Mr. Sweat, for your service. Welcome home.
To the family and friends of this hero I offer sincere condolences.
Rest in peace, Soldier. Your mission here is accomplished.
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Dave “Captain Slow” Lefavor
USAF 1967-1972; USAFR 1972-1979
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Sweat. May this hero rest in peace.
I new Richard while working at the Post Office and our monthly Postal retirement breakfast. May he rest in peace! I will be honored to stand in his flag line.
I wish to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Sweat, and my eternal gratitude for his service to our country.
Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Sweat. I will be honored to attend this mission.
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Sweat. Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service Sir And Welcome Home.
Jerry
Sincere appreciation for the US Army Career and Vietnam Service of Richard Sweat. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Thank you for your service Mr. Sweat, and to your family and friends, I offer my sincere condolences. May He give you comfort in these difficult times.
The family and friends of Mr. Richard Leroy Sweat have my most sincere sympathy and condolences. Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service to our Country. RIP Soldier.
Greg and I lift up prayers for this Veterans 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.
Updated in main post:
Interment will be held at Pikes Peak National Cemetery at 1400. We will be allowed a small group (3 or 4 members) to stand a Flag line at Interment. For those able to support it, please arrive at the cemetery between 1330 and 1340 and proceed direct to the committal shelter. Masks are required per PPNC director. This is not optional.
Rich Blackaby will serve as Ride Captain and will have Flags and Water. The PPNC Interment will be discussed further at the morning service at the Funeral home. To avoid any confusion or having too many people at PPNC, please only plan to support the interment if you're able to support the morning service so you'll know the details.
Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Sweat. I will be honored to attend this mission. I will be available for committal service at PPNC as needed/requested.