The family of Army Veteran SPC Daniel (Danny) Scafuto has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service and his sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Danny served two years, 1967 - 1969, in the U.S. Army, including two tours in Vietnam, with the 101st Airborne Division, earning various service medals. His rank at discharge was Specialist 4. Danny was a 100% disabled veteran as a result of Agent Orange and other service related factors.
This is being recognized as a combat related mission, there will be dog tags to honor this Hero. In civilian life he spent more than 40 years in the trucking industry, driving for various trucking companies. He also was a New York City Police Officer in Brooklyn, a freelance photographer, an auto restorer and salesman as well as an entertainment financier.
Danny was an avid motorcycle rider, and had participated in some PGR missions and Veterans Without Families. He volunteered significant time as a volunteer at a children’s hospital, spending time with children suffering from cancer and leukemia.
Danny is survived by son Salim, daughter Denise and their step mother Elizabeth. He also leaves several grandchildren and a large extended family.
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 13 MAR 2015: 1300 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518, Family at staging area # 4, PGR stage north of staging area #8.
https://goo.gl/maps/jJHyZL 1315 - Mission Briefing
1345 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and service with Full Military Honors
R/C: Vern Grimshaw
SoCal PGR Ride Captainvgrimshaw@aol.com
562-458-4421
“Lead with Respect; Serve with Compassion"
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 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 Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?400869
