Honor Mission
William O. "Bill" Hatch
US Marine Corps
Vietnam Veteran
Canisteo, NY - 08/31/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Vietnam Veteran William Orville "Bill" Hatch has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in honoring his life and military service. Mr. Hatch passed away on 2 April 2024.
Bill Hatch served our nation on active duty in the US Marine Corps from 1965-1968, with an MOS of 0141-Administration Man. He served for 13 months in South Vietnam, and was honorably discharged from active duty on 5 January 1968 with the rank of Sergeant (E-5) while stationed at Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, CA.
Quoting from the H.P. Smith & Son obituary: "During his time in the Marines, Bill was deployed to Vietnam and has always been extremely proud of serving his country. “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” was something that Bill would often say and he lived that motto, embodying all the characteristics of a Marine throughout his entire life. Battling cancer not once, but twice, he displayed courage, grit, strength and tenacity; an inspiration to all who knew and loved him."
For his military service to our nation, Bill Hatch earned the following awards: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Service Stars; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; USMC Meritorious Mast; and Letter of Recognition.
Click here to view full obituary
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/31/2024 at 12:00pm
Staging Location:
Hillside Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Off Greenwood Street-Route 248
(Near Canisteo-Greenwood High School)
Canisteo, NY 14823
Click here for map
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Don Higgins
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:
PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of family and friends. The graveside service with military honors is scheduled for 1:00 PM. Following the service, members are invited to attend a celebration of Bill Hatch's life at the Canisteo American Legion Hall, 61 W Main St, Canisteo, NY 14823.
Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or USMC flag, and dress for the weather. Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the life and USMC Vietnam War service of William "Bill" Orville Hatch, and to support his loving family.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Don Higgins
rs 08/23; MER
