25965 477th Avenue
Sioux Falls
SD
Memorial/Burial Mission
November 10 & 11, 2025
South Dakota Veterans’ Cemetery
Sioux Falls, SD
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Clarence “Charlie” Mardian to show our appreciation and respect to “Charlie” with a flag line in honor of his service to his and our great Nation. After graduating from High School, Charlie enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the 9th Infantry Division from 1967 to 1968 in Long Bin Vietnam. From 1968 to 1969 he served as a gunner on a “Huey” in the 214th Combat Aviation in Dong Tam Vietnam. After serving in the Army, Charlie enlisted in the United States Navy from 1980 to 1983 serving on the USS Mahan where he earned the rank of, ESWS, Enlisted Service Warfare Specialist.
It is by Charlie‘s request, to be placed at South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.. That honor has been set for 3 pm, Monday, November 10th 2025. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, that same day, Monday, November 10th at George Boone Funeral Home. The Memorial Service will be 10 am, November 11, Veterans Day, also at the George Boom Funeral Home. The Visitation and Memorial Service will both be “Flags Only”.
Stage: 2:30 pm, Monday, November 10th at South Dakota State Veterans’ Cemetery, 25965 477th Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD.
Flags will be provided.
Ride Captain: Randy Ward, A.S.C.
605-359-8719
reward1948@yahoo.com