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John Gretzinger

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The wife and family of MSG Frank John Vasquez have invited the PGR to help honor their hero with a Flag Line at his service and Military Honors at Riverside National Cemetery and we are proud to do so.

MSG Vasquez proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1998, during which time he served in Vietnam and participated in Desert Storm.  He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Sharpshooter, and Army Service Ribbon during his career.

A devoted father and husband who enjoyed bowling.

MSG Vasquez leaves behind his wife, Victoria; mother Mary; brothers Larry and Steven Vasquez; children: Angela Vargas, Michael Vargas, and Erick Vasquez as well as seven grandchildren.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero For those interested, and all are welcome, we will meet the hero and his family at Riverside National Cemetery.  Please see the time table if you would like to participate.

Time Table for Monday, 01 December 2014:

1045 - Stage at Area 8 - Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518  http://tinyurl.com/29ssvk3

1100 - Mission Briefing

1115 - KSU to Shelter for Flag Line and Military Honors

R/C:
Ray Gould aka "T-Bone"
SoCalPGR - Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com
ALR Chapter 200
American Legion Post 200: 2nd Vice Commander
USMC SSgt (Ret.) (D.I.)

NOTE: 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 feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can.  Please ride/drive safely.

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John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
Assistant State Captain, Southern California PGR