The family of Larry Cross have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to pay Honors on their Heroes final journey home. It will be our Honor to do so.
Larry was 76 years old at time of death . He enlisted in the United States Army and served his time in Vietnam attaining the Rank of SP4/E4. During his time of service he was stationed in Vietnam. He was Honorably discharged as a SP 4/ E4, and received a Vietnam Service medal and the Army Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.
After Larry completed his time in the Army, he worked at numerous jobs as he was truly a jack of all trades. He was a well driller and electrician. Larry could pretty much do anything with his hands.
Larry had a dream of owning a ranch one day so he could grow Alfalfa. He saw this dream come true in 1972 in Lucerne Valley where he bought 100 acres to grow that Alfalfa.
Sadly, we loss Larry to cancer due to his exposure to Agent Orange.
Larry leaves behind thousands of Brothers and Sisters, but the closest to him at time of Death was a Gold Star Dad and fellow PGR Brother Russell 'Rooster" Vrooman. We never leave a Soldier behind and will not Leave Larry! I am proud to call him my Brother!!!
This Mission will have tags as it is Military related death.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church 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 Tuesday 30 January 20180945 - Staging at Affordable Cremations and Burial 13558 Nomwaket Road Suite A Apple Valley California,
https://goo.gl/maps/owbcHR151uM2 1000 - Briefing
1015 - Establish Flag Line as our Hero is brought to an awaiting Coach
1030 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside California
1145 - ETA Riverside National Cemetery Staging Area 1 for those coming from Apple Valley all others please stage at area 8
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1200 - KSU to our Heroes final resting place for Military honors.
R/C: Dean Parker (aka Deano aka Gofer)Patriot Guard Ride Captain
dean1951@verizon.net
909-732-7235
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 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.
