The wife of PV2 Patrick Craghead has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his interment service and honor him, we are privileged to do so.
PV2 Craghead enlisted in the U.S. Army in Jan, 2005 and was a member of the honored ranks of the 82nd Airborne Division 1/325, a storied battalion of some of our best and bravest warriors. He served in Operation Enduring Freedom and was a Grenadier, carrying a grenade launcher in battle. Some of his awards were National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, CIB.
Patrick was an avid surfer, skateboarder, snowboarder, skydiver, and rock climber. Pretty much anything that involved risk and an adrenaline rush. He loved riding his motorcycle, a Ducati, and dirt bikes, off roading in his truck, fishing including fly fishing, back packing, mountaineering and prospecting. He was a musician, paying both guitar and keyboards, music was another of his passions. He loved animals of all kinds, and his family and friends.
Patrick passed away in May of 2012 while on Active Duty, and his family had not made a decision at the time as to what they wanted to do to honor him. They have now decided to arrange for interment and military honors at Ft. Rosecrans and we will be honored to be there.
Patrick is survived by his wife Michelle, daughter Rylee 5 years old, stepsons Spencer and Brian-Alex, mother Belinda, father Shelby, and other brother Philip.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the family home approximately 47 miles 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.
Time table for Thursday, 13 FEB 14: 1145 - Stage McDonald's, 487 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92057
http://goo.gl/maps/IWTpy 1200 - Mission brief
1215 - KSU to family home
1230 - Flag Line and KSU to Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., San Diego, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/lllIq 1345 - Est arrival at cemetery
1430 - Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
RC Mike DrFixit Patriot Guard Ride Captain
drfixit@vcweb.org
760-715-5554 cell
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 remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?386817 
