Honor Mission
Vernon Alton Trimble
US Army
Vietnam Veteran
Livonia, NY - 12/27/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Vernon Alton Trimble has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Vernon passed19 December 2024 at the age of 79 with his family by his side.
Vernon entered the Army on 10 May 1966 and served our nation for 24 months, with 12 months in Vietnam with the 1st Army Division as a Personnel Manager Specialist (71H30). He was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 5th Class at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on 9 May 1968, with reserve obligations ending 9 May 1972. For his service, Vernon was awarded; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.
After his military service, Vernon worked at Bird's Eye Foods, retiring after 29 years, then worked on his family farm.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/27/2024 at 12:00pm
Staging Location:
Dougherty Funeral Home
21 Big Tree Rd.
Livonia, NY 14487
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Members will stand flag line for arriving family and friends. Honors will be at 01:30 p.m. Please do what you can to honor our hero.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 12/24; MER
