UPDATE: NOW AN ACCOMPANIMENT/TIMETABLE CHANGE
The family and Friends, and Risher Mortuary, have asked the Patriot Guard to Honor this American Hero that was a United States Marine. It will be our honor to accompany this Hero to his final resting place.
Herbert Crump, "Herbie" as he like to be called Joined the United States Marines on November 22, 1961, and proudly served until August 31, 1966.
While in the Marines Herbie suffered a serious physical disability as a result of injury during his time in the Marine Corps, but he would never complain about it or want any sympathy.
At his completion of his service with the Marines he received his Honorable Discharge at the rank of Lance Corporal. During Herbies time he obtained the National Defense Service Medal, and his Good Conduct Medal.
As a child, Herbie grew up with his mother and sister in Mexico where he learned to speak and read Spanish fluently. He embraced the Hispanic culture of cultivating relationships with others and developed a very strong work ethic.
Herbie met the love of his life, Esther, while he was healing at the VA hospital. At the time he was shooting pool for a living. Although it wasn’t love at first sight, and it took another two years before he asked her out, they’ve been together ever since.
After Herbies time in the military, he and his wife Esther built a thriving plumbing business together and Herbie passed his knowledge on to his son Rick who is now following in his father's footsteps.
Herbie was a plumber of over 45 years and his son is carrying on the family tradition.
Herbert “Herbie” Crump passed away on June 5, 2024, at the age of 80, in his home in Norwalk, California. Herbie stayed strong until he passed from heart failure.
Herbie is survived by Esther, his daughter Brenda, and his son Rick. He was Grandpa Herbie to his four grandchildren Kristen, Chance, Gavyn, and Sydney.
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 Mortuary to the cemetery, approx. 26 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery, please feel free to do so.
TIMELINE CHANGE:
1030 - Stage at Risher Mortuary, 1316 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, Ca.90640 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/BjumfjXTw3AmBwpL7)
1045 - Mission Briefing
1115 - Flag Line as Hero is bought out to awaiting coach
1130 - KSU for Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Culver City Ca. 90230 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/zZu75TycQCEC3VFJ6)
1245 - ETA at Holy Cross Cemetery
1300 - Services begin for our Hero (Final Honors)
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR/ Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us
" Patriot Guard Ride Captain" #202572
Orange County, Calif.
Only 2 defining forces offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ, and the American Soldier:
One died for your soul, the other one died for your freedom
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
