[PGR_PA_r7] Lance Alan Newton USA / 21 July 2020 /Shinglehouse, PA

[PAPGR Vet Rep West]

 *Lance A. Newton*
*U.S. Army *
*21 July 2020 *
*Shinglehouse, PA*


The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Major Lance
Alan Newton, U.S. Army veteran, to escort then stand in silent honor for
his service and interment.

While still in college, Lance joined the ROTC. In 1993, Lance attended OCS
in Fort Benning, GA, beginning a 27-year career serving in the 28th
Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard and US Army. Lance's
military service took him many places, including Kosovo, Louisiana during
Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, Korea, Germany, and Afghanistan.

Lance received the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the
Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (4th
Award), the National Defense Service Medal W/ the Bronze Service Star (2nd
Award), the Kosovo Campaign Medal W/ Bronze Service Star, the Afghanistan
Campaign Medal W/ Campaign Star, the Global War On Terror Service Medal,
the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal W/ M Device
& 20 Year Silver, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon and the NATO Medal.

Lance was honorably discharged, retiring with the rank of Major May of
2016.

Lance enjoyed his time in the military and was so proud of his son,
Garrett, who is currently serving, following in his Father's foot steps.

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


*Tuesday, 21 July 2020 *


*Staging: *8:30 AM
*Virgil L Howard Funeral Home*
118 Union St, Shinglehouse, PA 16748
https://goo.gl/maps/b39m1tTBXzjW5mPb6

*Briefing: *8:45 AM

*KSU, Escorting for interment:* 9:00 AM
*Assembly Park*
Oswayo St, Shinglehouse, PA 16748
https://goo.gl/maps/Kjrck4K6emowsHAM6



*Upon arrival of, Flag Line set*

Calling hours from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with service and interment
following at 2:00 PM.


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.

*Before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your
3x5 American hand held American flags and have your masks available. **Also,
once on the road, be aware and alert of your surroundings.*



*Ride Captain: Tony Mingo *rugeroldarmy54 at yahoo.com
(412) 215-1496
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