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Author Topic: SSG Anton Epshteyn, 32, USA (AD), OIF/OEF, Los Angeles, CA - 10 AUG 13 (PART 2)  (Read 2312 times)

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This is Part Two of a Two Part Mission

Part Two

 
The family of SSG Anton Epshteyn, 32, USA, has invited us to be present as he is laid to rest.  We will be so honored to be there. Burial will take place this Saturday, 10 AUG 13 at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles.
 
SSG Epshteyn was tragically drowned while swimming near his home base in Alaska. He was a construction engineer with an engineering company attached to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Wainwright, AK. He joined the Army in 2003 and served three combat tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.
 
 
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will stage at the Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles (at the Old North Church). Please see the time table if you would like to participate.


Time table for Saturday  10  Aug  2013

1330 - Stage at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068. (Old North Church)

1345 - Mission Briefing.

1400 - Flag Line for arriving family and mourners.

1430 - Service begins.


Map link for this mission   -   http://goo.gl/maps/pUApX


R/C : Mike Young
aka "Snipe"
SoCal PGR R/C
American Legion Riders Chapter 262
U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran (1967-1971)
Cell (951) 206-0703
email myoung49@aol.com


Co R/C: Craig H Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
SoCal State Captain

You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car.  If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain).  Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car).

Please remember to share your condolences with the family at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/postid/2111849/view/topic/Default.aspx