Part 1 of a 2 part mission.The family of
US Naval Aviator Lieutenant Commander Frederick Peter Crosby has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
LCDR Crosby, 31 was attached to VFP-63 (Light Photographic Squadron SIXTY-THREE, Detachment ECHO), serving aboard U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31). On 1 June, 1965, LCDR Crosby was piloting his Vought F-8 Crusader on a reconnaissance mission over North Vietnam. After completing the run, this hero’s aircraft was brought down by enemy fire. For his heroic actions, LCDR Crosby was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was also awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart.
Note: Professional motor escorts have been hired and will assist in controlling traffic for our procession.
Note: This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Part 1, Friday, May 26, 2017:1130 - Stage at Spanish Landing Park, 3900 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
https://goo.gl/maps/YET3Ks12v7Q2 1210 - Mission Briefing
1230 - KSU to Airport
1245 - Flag Line as we Receive this Hero’s Coach and Family
1250 - KSU for Accompaniment to Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary (approx 3.7 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/z5igr8T6Kiq 1300 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer into Mortuary
Part 2 will be Sunday, 28 MAY 2017. Mission Details TBA.
R/C Lorenzo LizarragaSoCal PGR Ride Captain
619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
LCDR Frederick P Crosby 6/15/1933 - 6/1/1965You 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.
Please leave your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?436277
