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WILLIAM F. KNAPP

Patriot Guard Riders (PGR)
escorting Bill, arrive at the cemetery
PGR members
assembling for flag line detail
Memorial Display
Bill's portrait, wooden box containing his cremains and a copy of his novel depicting his WWII experiences
Bill's Pastor
 with close friend and traveling companion, Em, standing in background

Two Buglers playing "taps", one as the primary and the other acting as the echo
US Army Honor Guard folding the flag
US Army Honor Guard folding the flag

USAF SMSgt (Ret) Bobi Oates
officiated the ceremonies

Presentation of Flag
to Bill's daughter

Flags At Cemetery
with beautiful blue skies during Bill's memorial service


USAF SMSgt (Ret) Bobi Oates and veteran 508th Paratrooper Sgt Gregory Hall
[all photos are courtesy of Scott Oates, USAF veteran]
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