Part 2 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 actions that day 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: 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 to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Note: Professional motor escorts have been hired and will assist in controlling traffic for our procession.
Time Table for Part 2, Sunday, May 28, 2017:0830 - Stage at Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary, 3655 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
https://goo.gl/maps/fVhVe9Ynn5v 0900 - Mission Briefing
0915 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
0930 - KSU for Accompaniment to Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 (approx 12.6 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/rEbqPQNisfD2 1000 - (Est) Arrival at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery
1030 - Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
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 post your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?436277
