The family of Harry Edmund Crandell, has invited the Patriot Guard to honor their loved one with honors and respect. We are honored to accept their invitation.
Harry served in the U.S. Navy enlisted in 1947 and was honorably discharged in 1951. and served in the Korean War.
After his military service, he did many jobs throughout his life. He spent most of his career as a delivery driver. One of his most interesting activities was driving a train for the hundreds of tourists in Calico Ghost Town. He also had his pilot's license and owned many small planes throughout his life, He crashed twice and survived both. In his later years he loved going to the Parachuting grounds in Perris, CA and watching the jumpers, He would watch the parachutists sometimes 7 days a week, all day.
Harry’s wife Glenda preceded him in death. Harry is survived by his son, Edmund, 2 step-daughters Sandy & Jackie and 3 grandchildren & numerous step-grandchildren.
Harry was cremated when he passed in Oct 2017, He is interred in a columbarium at Riverside National Cemetery. The family has recently requested his military honors and service along with our flag line of honor.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday, 9 FEB 2018: 1345 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Friends and family will meet at staging area #3 PGR N of staging area #8)
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1410 - Mission Briefing
1430 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
Larry “Tweety” Medcraft
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainCell: 951-897-6635
Email: LMedcraf@yahoo.com
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.
