[PGR_PA_r12] Carl Matteson USAF / 28 February 2022 / Washington, PA

[PAPGR Vet Rep West]

*Carl MattesonU.S. Air Force*

*Vietnam Era Veteran*

*Desert Storm Era Veteran*

*28 February 2022Washington, PA*


The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the family of
Carl Matteson, a U.S. Air Force veteran, to stand in silent honor for his
service then escort for the interment at the National Cemetery of the
Alleghenies.

Carl enlisted in the U.S. Air Force May of 1973, having served during the
Vietnam era until September of 1985 then transferred to the Reserves during
the Desert Storm Era before he was honorably discharged with the rank of
Staff Sergeant.

Decorations include the Air Force Commendation Medal w/ 3 Oak Leaf
Clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force
Good Conduct Medal w/ 2 Oak Leaf Clusters,National Defense Service Medal
and the Air Force Longevity Service Award.

Carl served our country with honor, it's now our turn to stand in honor for
him.


*Monday, 28 February 2022*


*Staging: *8:45 AM
*William G. Neal Funeral Home*
925 Allison Ave, Washington, PA 15301
https://goo.gl/maps/C9b5iMAk16bjmweSA


*Briefing: *9:00 AM

*Flag Line:* 9:15 AM


Service at 10:00 AM


*Following the service KSU, for Honorable Escort: *10:30 AM
*National Cemetery of the Alleghenies*
1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN


*Upon Arrival, Flag Line set for interment: *11:00 AM



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. In addition, masks are not required outside on NCOTA
grounds but masks are required, vaccinated or not if indoors.*

*Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly,
bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks.*


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