The family of Calvin Spencer has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to pay Honors to this American Hero. It will be our Honor to do so...with dignity.
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 graduating from Warren High School, Calvin enlisted in the U S Marine Corps.
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 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 staging location 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.
Part 2 Time table Wednesday, 14 Feb 2018:0915 - Stage at Bastards Canteen, 11045 Downey Ave. Downey, Ca. 90241
https://goo.gl/maps/PmqFfPwKUBq0930 - Mission Briefing
1000 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside Ca. 92518 (approx 63 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/hcCpjL8Zgsr1130 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery (Family #4, PGR North of #8)
1145 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
Note: If you will be setting up flag line at gate be set up no later than 1115R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal - PGR Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us"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.
