The family of Frederick Louis Blank, 104, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Frederick entered into the United States Army on 03/20/1941 to and was honorably discharged on 06/20/1945, serving in the Normandy Campaign and Northern France Campaign during WWII. He received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars, the American Defense Ribbon, and was the recipient of a Silver Star and Purple Heart.
After he left the Army, he worked in sales for many years. He enjoyed Latin dancing and was nicknamed “Freddy the Rhumba King.”
Per his daughter, Frederick’s “only wish was to be interred among his comrades...”
Frederick is survived by his daughter, Stephanie, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Los Angeles National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 22 AUGUST 20221200 - Stage at Los Angeles National Cemetery, (parking lot by main gate), 950 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/q8jYVvGE4vhWs2yL81215 - Mission briefing.
1230 - Await arrival of Hero and KSU to columbarium.
1300 - Flag line and military honors.
R/C Steve Blumenfeld
Socal PGR Ride Captain
SSGT USAF 1970-1974steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
661-212-2284
You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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 that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
