Jon Cavaiani Passes Away – July 29, 2014 – Medal of Honor Recipient – Photos/Videos

It is with profound sorrow that we pass on the news of Medal of Honor Recipient, Jon Cavaiani’s death on July 29, 2014 at 6:00 AM (PST) at Stanford Medical Center.

Retired Sgt. Maj. Jon R. Cavaiani, was a former prisoner of war and recipient of the nation’s highest military award.

A friend to many of us, and a true American Hero – he will be sorely missed.

** UPDATE 9/1/2014 :

Services for SGM(Ret) Jon Cavaiani:
Sunday, 11/2/14 1pm to 4pm
Reilly Funeral Home,
2632 East Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134
(215) 739-1777

Wednesday, 11/5/14 12:45pm
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA 22211
877-907-8585

Jon was transported to Philadelphia on July 31st.

FLAG LINE for Jon Cavaiani at Reilly’s Funeral Home

For those without motorcycles, you are invited to do a Flag Line at the Funeral Home and await the arrival of the motorcycle escort of Jon. Report directly to Reilly’s Funeral Home, 2632 E. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA. Report to the funeral home by 6pm.

MOTORCYCLE ESCORT of Medal of Honor Jon Cavaiani’s remains

Date: Thursday, July 31^st, 2014

Rally Time: 1700 hours (5pm)

Rally Location: Firebase 69 , 82nd & Bartram Rd, Philadelphia, PA

Once plane arrives, we will have a Police Escort to pick Jon up and escort him to Reilly’s Funeral Home, 2632 E. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA.

Secondary Rally Location: Barbs HD, 926 Black Horse Pk, W. Collingswood, NJ. KSU: 4pm. Riders from this location will proceed to Firebase 69 to meet up with other riders.

To leave a tribute message for Jon, click here.

In Memory of Jon Cavaiani Video 1 (includes clips of interview with Jon regarding his time in Vietnam and photos)

In Memory of Jon Cavaini Video 2 (photos, no interview)