The family of Craig Henry has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany the Hero to his final resting place. It is an honor to do so.
Craig Henry served in the United States Marine Corps. Craig served as a Marine for 6 years during the Vietnam war and received combat ribbons. He was honorably discharged October of 1972 as the rank of Sergeant.
After serving in the Marines he became a master car mechanic for many years. He loved sports, fishing and drag racing. Craig was a big fan of super hero comic books. He loved to tinker on many things like model cars, cars and bikes etc. He also enjoyed going to the ocean with his family.
Craig is survived by Sister Jeanie Laffredo Brother Ron Henry, Daughter Norma Gammill, Daughter Carley Henry, Grand Daughter Rena Naish, Grand daughter Kiana Teixiera, Grand Son Bruce Dylan Gammill, Grand Daughter Jennifer Katalinic.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the family home to the cemetery, approx 56 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery please feel free to do so.
NOTE FOR PGR MEETING AT CEMETERY: IF YOU WISH, YOU CAN FORM A FLAG LINE AT THE GATE OR YOU CAN STAGE AT AREA #9 BY THE FIRST CIRCLE.NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDED Time table for Wednesday, December 22, 2021:0730 - Stage at McDonalds, 4151 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92057
https://goo.gl/maps/wXier8nHcmfDAZRb80745 - Mission briefing
0800 - KSU for family home
0815 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to family vehicle
0830 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/SbbMZL3NGZBoJNQF71000 - Est arrival at RNC
1030 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
R/C Phil "Wile E" Hersey
So Cal PGR Ride Captainfishawn208@gmail.com
619-454-1408
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 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.
