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Author Topic: Crespin Alvarado, 66, USMC, Vietnam, Riverside, CA - 04 AUG 14  (Read 622 times)

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It's an honor the family of Crespin Alvarado invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their loved ones funeral and military honors.

 

Crespin was born 19 OCT 47 in Little Field, Texas.  In March of 1967, Crespin felt it was his patriotic duty to fight for his country and joined the Marines.  Crespin served two tours in Vietnam as a Rifleman.  Crespin earned the RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Combat Action Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal.  Crespin was honorably discharged at the rank of Lance Corporal.

 

In 1970 Crespin married his sweetheart, Irma, worked for Bekins Moving & Storage for 4 years, Contractor/Painter for 15 yrs and Home Depot for 21 years.

 

Crespin loved photography and was a history buff.

 

Crespin is survived by his wife of 43 years, Irma; daughters, Toni & Chrissy; son, Steven & seven grandchildren.

 

Note:  This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran.  For those interested all are welcome. 

 

Time Table for Monday, 04 AUG 14:

 

1215 -  Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd.,

                  Riverside, CA 92518  (Staging Area #8)  http://goo.gl/maps/Wc0Th

 

1230 -  Mission Briefing

 

1300 -  KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.

 

 
R/C Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
So Cal Ride Captain
Downey, CA
310.717.3656
panderson15680@aol.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.

Please post your condolences to this link:

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?393274