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Patrick J. Ciampo, 97, USAAC, WWII, Riverside, 06 Jun
« on: June 03, 2016, 06:27:17 PM »
The family of Patrick Ciampo has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. We are honored to do so.

Patrick served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.  Among his duties during his distinguished service was serving as one of the ground crew supporting then Captain Chuck Yeager.   Patrick’s rank at the time of his discharge was Tech Sergeant.

In his civilian life Patrick was the owner and operator of five family restaurants in the Boston area.   In 1979 he retired to California to be near his daughter and family.  He was preceded in death by his wife of forty years and one son.  Surviving are a daughter and a son, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
 
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.

The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
 
Time Table for Monday, 06 JUN 2016:

1045  Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren , Riverside, CA 92518. Family at staging area # 8, PGR stage north of area #8. http://tinyurl.com/29ssvk3
1100  Mission Briefing
1130  KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and full military honors.

R/C:  Vern Grimshaw
SoCal PGR Ride Captain 
vgrimshaw@aol.com
562-458-4421
“Lead with Respect; Serve with Compassion"

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 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. Please ride/drive safely.

Please share your condolences at the following link --> https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?418634
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
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