Steven Ray Day US Army
Steven Ray Day US Army, 1975-1979. Passed away this week at the Muskogee Veterans Administration Hospital. Today he was laid to rest at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Ft. Gibson Oklahoma. He was 60 years Old. This Morning there was a story on the Muskogee Phoenix, about his service, he had no family and they invited people to come out for him. Scott Clifton passed t...
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Steven Ray Day US Army, 1975-1979. Passed away this week at the Muskogee Veterans Administration Hospital. Today he was laid to rest at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Ft. Gibson Oklahoma. He was 60 years Old. This Morning there was a story on the Muskogee Phoenix, about his service, he had no family and they invited people to come out for him. Scott Clifton passed t...
he information to me and we both put it on Facebook. I agreed to meet Scott at the Cemetery and post Flags for the service. Chuck Tyler also said he would be there, at least 3 would be in attendance for our Brother in Arms.
When I arrived at the cemetery Scott was already and another biker, “Dusty” soon Dusty’s Brother-in-law arrived, and Chuck followed. I had checked with the office and they had arranged for the American Legion out of Muskogee to provide “Honors”. Another Biker named Gerald arrived to join us and the six of us headed for the pavilion to stake flags. After the flags were out we visited while waiting. The Honor Guard arrived, and their leader came over and explained that they were 3 men short and Invited us to join them on the Rifle Team. Chuck, Gerald and “The Brother-in-Law” volunteered. Levi also made the trip to join us as the services were starting.
As the Coach arrived with our Hero, we volunteered to be Pall Bearers, and since there were only 3 Chuck came over to assist us. We carried Steven Ray to his place of Honor and assumed stations at the Flags. There were a few folks from the Muskogee in attendance and the VA Chaplain performed “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” to open the service. As time came, the Legion fired the 3 volleys, and played taps. Our Newbie Rifle Team members in Leather, did a great job, I was impressed with what they had learned in a few short minutes. The Legion then Folded the Flag and laid it upon the Coffin.
The reporter that had written the story, was in attendance, He and I were talking and I explained, that Steven Ray Day, did indeed have Family and he was surrounded by them. He had many Brothers there for him today. After the service, the Reporter came up to thank us for what we had done. He said it is niot often he offered thanks doing a story but wanted us to know he was impressedwith what he had witnessed today.
This is one of those missions that will never be forgotten, Steven Ray Day will live forever in the Hearts of those in attendance today.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
When I arrived at the cemetery Scott was already and another biker, “Dusty” soon Dusty’s Brother-in-law arrived, and Chuck followed. I had checked with the office and they had arranged for the American Legion out of Muskogee to provide “Honors”. Another Biker named Gerald arrived to join us and the six of us headed for the pavilion to stake flags. After the flags were out we visited while waiting. The Honor Guard arrived, and their leader came over and explained that they were 3 men short and Invited us to join them on the Rifle Team. Chuck, Gerald and “The Brother-in-Law” volunteered. Levi also made the trip to join us as the services were starting.
As the Coach arrived with our Hero, we volunteered to be Pall Bearers, and since there were only 3 Chuck came over to assist us. We carried Steven Ray to his place of Honor and assumed stations at the Flags. There were a few folks from the Muskogee in attendance and the VA Chaplain performed “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” to open the service. As time came, the Legion fired the 3 volleys, and played taps. Our Newbie Rifle Team members in Leather, did a great job, I was impressed with what they had learned in a few short minutes. The Legion then Folded the Flag and laid it upon the Coffin.
The reporter that had written the story, was in attendance, He and I were talking and I explained, that Steven Ray Day, did indeed have Family and he was surrounded by them. He had many Brothers there for him today. After the service, the Reporter came up to thank us for what we had done. He said it is niot often he offered thanks doing a story but wanted us to know he was impressedwith what he had witnessed today.
This is one of those missions that will never be forgotten, Steven Ray Day will live forever in the Hearts of those in attendance today.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
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