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*** MISSION 1 OF 2 FOR FRIDAY 23rd ***
Roy Dennis Buckner, Sr., 70,USMC, USMCR, LCPL, 1970-1976, Vietnam
Springfield, MO
Fri 23 Apr 21
The family of US Marine Corp LCPL, Roy Dennis Buckner, Sr. has honored the Warriors’ Watch Riders with a request for a final salute and escort from the Greenlawn North Funeral Home to his final resting place at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery and stand a flag line where full military honors will be rendered.
Hero Buckner entered the United States Marine Corps in January 1970 and served proudly and honorably until his discharge in January 1972. He then fulfilled 4 years of reserve service through January 1976. Of his 2 years active service, 11 months were in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of Lance Corporal and earned the USMC Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Star, and the Vietnamese Campaign Medal.
Hero Buckner was born July 24, 1950 in Springfield, and died April 17, 2021 at his home in Seymour. He was a career truck driver and drove many years for Roadway Express. He was an avid motorcyclist, loved his family, the Marine Corps, and his dog Bodi. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, two daughters, five sons, twenty grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
STAGE: 08:45 am, Fri 23 Apr 21, Greenlawn North Funeral Home, 3506 N. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65803.
BRIEF: 09:00 am, Fri 23 Apr 21
FINAL SALUTE: 09:20 am, Fri 23 Apr 21
ESCORT: 09:30 am, Fri 23 Apr 21
COMMITTAL: 10:00 am, Fri 23 Apr 21, Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood Springfield, MO 65804. (Flag Line at the committal shelter)
WEATHER FORECAST: 47 deg., winds at 14 mph, and 50% chance of precipitation.
As always, cages are welcome, and this opportunity carries an invitation to the Patriot Guard and other riders to join us who have a heart to honor our military veterans, LEO, and first responders.
For additional information, please contact:
Steve Simko
Ride Captain
Warriors’ Watch Riders
The Greater Ozarks Area
(210) 621-8623 c
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