The Family of Carmine Angelo Galasso, age 93 has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him for his military service; It will be our honor to do so.
Carmine was a member of the “Greatest Generation” and served in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 until 1945. He was a member of the 5th Armored Division and received a purple heart for injuries received. At the time of his discharge he reached the rank of Private First Class.
In his civilian life, he was a pressman, salesman, but most of all a devoted husband and father.
Carmine is preceded in death by his wife Anna and his 4th son Bruce. He is survived by his sons and daughters, Leonard, Michael, Kenneth, Rebecca, Claudia, Heidi, Bill. As well as 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Military Veterans. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below.
Time table for Tuesday 11 December 1810:30 - Staging at St Georges Church (service will be in progress)
17895 San Bernardino Ave Fontana, CA 92335
https://goo.gl/maps/BFRiud6w99H210:45 - Briefing
11:30 - Flag Line as hero is brought to coach
11:45 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery
https://goo.gl/maps/hiuAdGCuYxE212:45 – Arrival at RNC
13:00 – KSU to Assigned Shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Final 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 ride a motorcycle to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride attend in your car. It this is your first mission, please go to the initial staging area and you will be brief there by Ride Captain. Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can.
