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John Gretzinger

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The family of Walter Lee Colvin, 93, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral service for their Hero, it will be our honor to do so.
 
Walter Colvin served in the US Army for 14 and half years during both WWII and the Korean Conflict.  He had achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7) when he was honorably discharged in 1955. Walter was awarded several Medals including the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Service Star, Occupation Medal Germany, Occupation Medal Japan, Central Europe Campaign, American Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, French Corps De Guerre, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon.
 
After serving in the military Walter continued to serve his country and community with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
 
Walter Colvin is survived by his wife Margaret, 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
 
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
 
Time table for Tuesday, 21 FEB 17:
 
1400 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (on E Normandy Dr just East of the circle on North side of street) http://tinyurl.com/29ssvk3
 
1415 - Mission briefing
 
1430 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service & Military Honors
 
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
lltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362

 
Clint "smurf" Martin Proud SoCal Patriot Guard Rider Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Courage

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