It is an honor the family of Calvin Benjamin Spencer invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their loved one’s funeral services and military honors.
Calvin was born 10 SEP 87 in Lubbock, TX. to William and Alma Spencer. Calvin’s family moved to Downey CA when he was a young boy. Calvin knew from his freshman year at Warren High School he wanted to give back and serve his country. Two weeks after his graduating from Warren High School, Calvin enlisted in the Marines.
After boot camp, Calvin proudly served in the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, Echo Company, "Magnificent Bastards". Calvin served a tour in Iraq. Maj. Scott Huesing, former Commanding Officer of Echo Company 2nd Battalion 4th Marines stated, “As Calvin’s company commander, as we trained and fought in Ramadi, Iraq – which was some of the bloodiest fighting in the war – to say that I knew every Marine in my company at a level wouldn’t be true…Calvin was one of those Marines that really stood out. You’re always told you shouldn’t have favorites in your company as the leader, but like many, Calvin was one of my favorites because of that likability, and that positive energy that he had and his ability to connect with everyone around him."
Calvin attained the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged from the Marines.
After his service, Calvin graduated Cordon Blu Culinary School in Pasadena and landed a job at the Embassy Suites in his childhood home of Downey, CA. In 2012 Calvin and his Marine veteran friend, Nick Velez opened a restaurant in Downey, CA. and named it “Bastards” in honor of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. Bastard’s is a place where veterans and non veterans can meet and enjoy a strong fellowship.
Tragically, on 27 JAN 2018, Calvin succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle accident in Downey, CA.
Calvin was preceded in death by his father, William Spencer. Calvin is survived by his loving mother, Alma Spencer; brother, William Allen Spencer and sister, Victoria Aniceto.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested all are welcome. We will accompany the hero Risher Mortuary, Montebello to First Baptist Church, Downey. Please see time table if you would like to participate. For those that would rather go directly the church, we will meet you there.
Time table for Saturday, 10 FEB 18:0900 hrs Stage at Risher Mortuary, 1316 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA. 90640
https://goo.gl/maps/M8S6U8DLHfy0915 hrs Mission briefing
0930 hrs Flag line for dignified transfer of hero to coach.
0945 hrs KSU to First Baptist Church of Downey. 8348 3rd St., Downey, CA. 90241 (7 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/idbaoe1UhU321015 hrs Flag line for dignified transfer of hero from coach into church.
1100 hrs Flag line for military honors
1215 hrs Flag line for hero from church to coach
1230 hrs KSU for return to Risher Mortuary
1315 hrs Flag line for dignified transfer of hero from coach to mortuary.
R/C Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
Downey, CA310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com
"Blessed are the Peacemakers"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.
