The family of Richard David Bancroft, 89, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the Celebration of Life service of their loved one and to honor this American Hero; we are honored to do so.
Mr. Bancroft enlisted December 12, 1942. He was in Company A, 1st Battalion, 5TH Division. He landed on Iwo Jima with his Division at noon on Monday February 9, 1945. Three days later he was shot by a sniper, where he and another injured Marine helped each other back to the beach. He was a very proud Marine..
In civilian life he worked as a Union Electrician for 34 years and was involved in most of the buildings in Downtown Los Angeles.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years in 2002. His daughter also passed away in 2005 at the age of 49. Richard is survived by his brother Robert, son and daughter in law, Curt (a So Cal PGR member) and Maryanne, 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Celebration of Life service including Flag Line and Honors will be held at the home of Curt and Maryanne Bancroft.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. All are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate. The family has invited us to join them for food and refreshments following the service.
Time table for Saturday, 12 OCT 13:1500 - Stage at Starbucks, 1181 Foothill Bl., La Verne, CA 91750. (IHOP parking lot)
http://goo.gl/maps/Jd43K1530 - Mission briefing.
1545 - KSU to residence for service (Destination disclosed at mission briefing only).
1615 - Flag Line and Military Honors.
R/C: Dennis "Navrick" NavarreSoCal Ride Captain
909-262-5545
Dennis.Navarre@gmail.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 remember to post your condolences for the family at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?384331
