Funeral for SSgt Alanna Dawn Close

[DaveM55]

There is a Confirmed Patriot Guard Rider Mission in West Virginia for SSgt Alanna Dawn Close, USAF, of Paris , PA on Friday, 28 March 2008. SSgt Close passed away 20 March while stationed at Whiteman AFB, MO.


Services will be held at 0930 at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street , Weirton , WV 26062

Map: http://tinyurl.com/2ddw6d

Staging will be at the funeral home at 0800 on Friday. Pre-ride briefing at 0815, and then proceed to set up our flag line. PLEASE, be prompt in your arrival so as not to cause any disruption for those arriving to pay their respects.

Interment will be at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville , PA. Time of interment services will be determined tomorrow (Tuesday).

Escort WILL be provided to the National Cemetery.

Patriot Guard Riders Mission thread;
http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/t...c/Default.aspx

Long range weather forecast for Weirton is for Thursday low's around 42 with a 60% chance of showers. Friday's temperatures near 51 with a 60% chance of showers. Please dress/travel according to your limitations.

For all who are traveling on two wheels, remember, West Virginia is a helmet state.

Thank you for your participation and support of another of America 's Heroes.

You don't have to be a biker or a vet to be a Patriot Guard Rider.

PM me for details.

[knight0334]

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Bless that soldier and family.

Peace and good ride to the Patriot Guard Riders for their upcoming mission.

I know that funeral home all too well. ...Services will be beautiful for the grieving there.

[Karl/PA]

Horrible way to die. RIP Alanna


Former area woman hit, killed by train

A local woman stationed at the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri was killed Thursday night when she was struck by a train.

Alanna Dawn Ferrilli Close, 30, formerly of Paris, was struck by a Union Pacific train in Knob Noster, Mo.

Union Pacific engineer Michael Edmondson of Olathe, Kansas, told police he activated emergency horns and whistles when he saw Close on the tracks.

She was pronounced dead at the scene by the Johnson County coroner. A public affairs officer at Whiteman Air Force Base referred all calls to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

[PisnNapalm]

I'll keep her in my thoughts. Ride safe.

[headcase]

I thank you guys for all you do to protect the privacy of grieving families.

[thirstygirl]

I want to thank you all so much for riding for my friend Alanna. I was so proud of her choice to serve, and it means alot to me personally that you will ride for her. I want to thank you all for serving -

[knight0334]

I want to thank you all so much for riding for my friend Alanna. I was so proud of her choice to serve, and it means alot to me personally that you will ride for her. I want to thank you all for serving -

I'm truly sorry for the loss of your friend.

[Atomic Dog]

I've been excited to do a PGR, but it's just too short notice to take off Friday.





I'll be thinking about you guys!

[DaveM55]

I want to thank you all so much for riding for my friend Alanna. I was so proud of her choice to serve, and it means alot to me personally that you will ride for her. I want to thank you all for serving -

Thank you, but there is no need to thank the Patriot Guard Riders, it's not about us.

It's all about the heroes we have the honor to stand for and remember.

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