[PGR_PA_r12] John McIlwain U.S.A. & LEO / 22-23 September 2020 / Cecil Township, PA

[PAPGR Vet Rep West]

 *John McIlwain*

*U.S. Army*
*LEO*
*22-23 September 2020*
*Cecil Township, PA*


The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of John McIlwain, U.S.
Army & LEO, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort to the
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for the interment.

John served in the U.S. Army from June of 1963, having served two tours in
Vietnam with 14 years of service and was honorably discharged with the rank
of Major, February of 1977.

Decorations include, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal and the
Bronze Star.

John continued his service as a Special Agent for the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives (ATF), he retired as a Resident Agent in
Charge in 1995. Upon retirement, John passed along his real-world
experience when he became a professor of Criminal Justice at Waynesburg
University. He was an integral part of Fiat Lux and CSI camps at
Waynesburg.

John was the President of Pittsburgh Masonic Police Pin Club, member of
Blue Knights International, Blue Knights McMurray, PA 21, and a life member
of VFW Post #764 in McMurray.

John served our country and community with honor, it's now our turn
to honor him.


*Thursday, 24 September 2020 *


Staging: 1:00 PM
*Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services*
2820 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
https://goo.gl/maps/kRZUWwCq7JfucXS46
*Briefing:* 1:15 PM

*Flag Line: *1:30 PM


Visitation 2-4pm & 6-8pm

Masonic service 7pm



*Friday, 25 September 2020*


*Staging: *8:15 AM

* St. David’s Episcopal Church *
2820 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
https://goo.gl/maps/9PifbvHkwr7aXK4r7

*Briefing: *8:45 AM

Flag Line: 9:00 AM

Service at 9:30 AM



*Following the service KSU, escorting to: *

* National Cemetery of the Alleghenies*1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA
15017
https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN


Interment at 12:30 PM


This is a two day Mission, members can attend all of a mission or any part
of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a
mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our
heroes appreciate your time.

*Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO
WEAPONS are permitted. Also grab your masks, they need to be worn while
social distancing during the service and interment and once indoors.*

Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out
please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 handheld
American flags.


*RCIC's*


*Jim Shaw*jeshaw at comcast.net
(412)217-5967

*Tom McEnteer*
527 Hunting Creek Rd*,*Canonsburg, PA 15317
mcenteers at aol.com
(724) 255-5507

*Ken Thompson*
theanimalx at hotmail.com
(724) 986-0502
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