Post Colors

National Anthem

MUC Tracy Thomas, Coast Guard Band

Invocation

Captain Wilbur C. Douglass III, Chaplain of the Coast Guard

Casket and Rendering Honors

"God Bless America"

MUC Tracy Thomas, Coast Guard Band

Benediction

Chaplain Kalas McAlexander, HQ & Deputy Chaplain of the Coast Guard

Retire Colors

Coast Guard Color Guard

Scripture

Prayer of Comfort

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession (unison)

Declaration of Forgiveness

Poem : "Abou Ben Adhem"

Mr. Robert McCloud, Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association

Eulogy

Admiral Thomas H. Collins, Commandant of the Coast Guard

Old Testament Lesson

Psalm 23

Special Music : "This One's with Me"

MUC Tracy Thomas, Coast Guard Band

New Testament

John 14:1-7

Meditation

Captain Wilbur C. Douglass III, Chaplain of the Coast Guard

Affirmation of Faith (unison)

Prayer

Commendation

Blessing

Procession

Removal of casket from caisson to grave

"Eternal Father"

Coast Guard Band

Scripture Sentences

Words of Committal

Lord's Prayer/Prayer

Fly-over begins

Blessing

Gun Salute

Taps

Folding of the flag

"America the Beautiful"

Coast Guard Band

Presentation of flag

Folded flag presented to Lt. Albert (escort commander), who presents it to the Commandant, who presents it to David Rittichier

Condolences conveyed to family

Chaplain Douglass; Commandant; Honorary Pallbearers; Platoon CDR; Escort CDR

Services conclude

"Amazing Grace"

Coast Guard Pipe Band

Family arrives from funeral

Reception begins

Master of Ceremonies, LCDR Brewster

Presentation of bracelets to family

Stacey Jones to David Rittichier
ETI Robert Gardner to Carol Wypick
Deborah Eggleston to Henry Rittichier

Shadow boxes presented to family

Family remarks (David Rittichier)

thanks bracelet holders and POW/MIA community

USCG Presentation

LCDR Brewster

Commandant remarks

Adm. Thomas H. Collins

Portrait unveiled

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