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John Gretzinger

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The family of Air Force Veteran E-1 David Wayne Spangenberg has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.

David Spangenberg was a Pavement Maintenance Specialist stationed in Alaska clearing and repairing runways.  His service was cut short due to a severe case of pneumonia.  He served from March 1978-February 1979.

After his discharge he worked as a nurse. 

He is survived by his wife Michelle, son Jacob and his sister, Susan Little.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.

Time Table for Friday, December 4, 2015:


1300 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA; (Staging Area 4 for family, Staging Area 8 for PGR). http://tinyurl.com/29ssvk3
1315 – Mission Briefing
1345 – KSU to Shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.

R/C Chip Williams
aka “Dezperaado”
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
ALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange, CA
dezperaado@aol.com
760-662-9095

NOTE: 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.
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
PGR Ride Captain