The family of MSgt Richard Francis Krist, USMC (Ret), has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he is laid to rest. It will be our honor to attend.
Richard Francis Krist served in the US Army from 1938 to 1941 and in the US Marine Corps from 1941 to 1958. Richard is a World War II combat veteran, serving in the Pacific theater, and a Korean War veteran. He is the recipient of numerous commendations for his service. Richard retired from the Marine Corps at the rank of Master Sergeant after 21 years of service. Richard is preceded in passing by his wife Laura, who was also a Marine Corps and World War II veteran, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He is survived by his adopted family, Dennis and Andrea Stizza and their children and grandchildren.
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 mortuary to his final resting place. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there. Please see the time table below if you would like to participate.
Pall bearer assistance is needed at this time at both the memorial home and RNC.Please arrive as quietly as possible. The funeral service starts at 1100 and will be in session.Time table for Tuesday, 27 AUG 13:1115 – Stage at Allen Brothers Mortuary, 1513 S. Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083.
http://goo.gl/maps/oYFWB1130 – Mission Briefing.
1200 – Flag line upon completion of the service.
1230 - Estimated KSU to accompany family and Hero to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518.
http://goo.gl/maps/8N9u4For those who are not able to meet at the mortuary in Vista and wish to attend the flag line and military honors at RNC:
1330 - Meet at Riverside National Cemetery. (staging area #8)
1340 - Mission briefing.
1345 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line and Military Honors.
The family has invited Patriot Guard Riders to attend a reception at their home in Vista upon completion of the services at RNC. The family is looking for a head count to plan for food. Interested riders can contact Gary Trimble dunedain@rivindell.org by August 25 so he can pass the number of attendees to the family.
R/C: Gary Trimble
AKA: Pappy
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
dunedain@rivindell.org
760-212-0028
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 remember to share your condolences with the family at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/postid/2124367/view/topic/Default.aspx 
