The family of US Navy Veteran Mark P. Crampton has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Master Chief Crampton, 62, served his country in the United States Navy, for a period of 27 years during the period of 1982 through May 2010. He served on SEAL Team Three, U.S Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team, SEAL Team One, the Naval Special Warfare Center (BUD/S), and was Command Master Chief of SEAL Team Seven. Master Chief Crampton completed 10 deployments throughout Southeast and
Southwest Asia, 1 deployment to Afghanistan, and 2 deployments to IRAQ.
For his service, Master Chief Crampton was awarded 2 Bronze Stars one with Combat “V”, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, 3 Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medals, 3 Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 2 Combat Action Ribbons, and numerous unit and campaign medals. Master Chief Crampton retired after 27 years of service to his country, and upon his retirement and honorable discharge he had attained the rank of Master Chief/Special Warfare Operator.
Mark loved the Navy and serving his country. After his military retirement, he worked as an Education Program Specialist/Instructor at the Naval Special Warfare Center for 10 years. Mark loved his country, his family and riding his Harley. He was an avid ocean fisherman with his own boat. He also loved to hunt, go wine tasting, work out, and hold BBQs for friends and family. Mark is survived by his wife Kerri, sister Deena Muehlenkamp, brother Fred Estep, children Sean, Sarah, Paul, Jenni, and Shane, and 2 grandsons. He will be missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and TEAM mates.
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 Shops at San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 25 miles. 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 Thursday 09 JUN 2022:0930 – Stage at the Shops at San Miguel Ranch, 2326 Proctor Valley Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91914
https://goo.gl/maps/1DeR9pPio2qZmcPV70945 – Mission Briefing
1000 – Dignified Flag Line, as Hero is carried to family vehicle
1015 - KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/aF3Kv9yofh12NOTE: Those meeting the procession at the Cemetery, stage at the corner of Ave. of Flags and the road that goes to Shelter B.
https://goo.gl/maps/PRm7hrLVxeKyon7f81100 - ETA at Miramar National Cemetery
1130 – Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service
Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
So Cal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainCarlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
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.
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.
