The family of Army Veteran Thomas James Craig has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Thomas Craig served as a medic during the Iraq War. He was a sergeant and served our country proudly in the Army from 2004 -2010. He was in Iraq from 2007 - 2008. He received two Army commendation metals among other citations. While in Iraq, he suffered a shoulder injury when an IED exploded. His shoulder gave him continuous pain and problems, and upon his return from Iraq, PTSD plagued him daily. He fought the battle strong and brave but God called him home on April 9.
He will be missed for his kindness, compassion & empathy for others, his warm smile and his quick wit. He loved golfing with his dad and brothers and hanging out with his beloved grandfather. He also was an Off-Road racer, and won many races with his brothers and dad.
He is survived by his 5 year old son for whom he adored. He was a committed and dedicated single parent.
This is a combat related mission, dog tags will be availableNOTE: 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 church services to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Saturday, 18 APR 2015:0830: Stage at Mead Mortuary 36930 Irwin Rd. Barstow, ca.
http://goo.gl/maps/5dc5C0900: Mission Briefing
0915: Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
0930: Est KSU to First Baptist Church 1320 Barstow road (247) Barstow, ca.
http://goo.gl/maps/2eNhT0945: Est arrival at Church
1000: Est Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to Church
1045: Flag Line for Family for Service in the Church
1100: Service
1145: Est Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1200: Est KSU to Mountain View Memorial Park for Interment 37067 Irwin Rd. Barstow, ca.
http://goo.gl/maps/06kFn1230: Service Commences with Flag Line and Military Honors
1330: Est conclusion of service
R/C Greg “Drifty” VincentSOCAL PGR Ride Captain
Sliick333@msn.com
1-760-371-5467
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 post your condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?402323
