Updated 2 May 08 1711 edt S Sturgis
Final Mission Plan:
CPL Michael Crescenz, Congressional Medal of Honor, KIA Viet Nam, Veteran, Hero - is to be laid to rest in the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), with services scheduled for 12 May, 2008 at approximately 1300 hours from the Administration Building.
In the early hours of that morning, a solemn procession will leave the Philadelphia area, traverse PA, DE, MD, and DC and will enter ANC for Michael's final services.
PGR will await the procession at the head of Memorial Drive at ANC, and will follow the funeral party to the gravesite for final Honors at those services.
05/12/08 Mission Plan:
Stage: 1030 hours Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial)
Brief: 1040 hours
Depart: 1050 hours Iwo to head of Memorial Drive - await main funeral procession
Arrive: 1100 hours (Main procession to arrive between 1115 and 1130 hours)
Honors: 1300 hours Graveside - Approx. time.
Ride Captain: Ride Captain: Jim Furr (540) 454-0629 cell Current plan is for a "gate meet" where the ANC assigned "host" will meet the procession at the head of Memorial Drive and lead it to the appropriate location in ANC, while the family and the Hero's remains are directed to the Administration Building, and then to the caisson meet point in the cemetery.
At this time, we do not know whether the funeral party will be lead directly to the grave site - or to the meet point with the caisson. Directions will be given by the "host" at the gate meet.
Large mounted flags desired for transit from stage to ANC (furl upon parking at ANC).
Large hand-held flags not used within ANC.
No military mandated ID / equipment required for this mission.
For added PGR ANC Information: PGR-ANC Information / Maps / Etc and Special ANC Considerations: Flags, etc
Remember, we are there to stand tall, proud and silent in honor of this Hero, his brave deeds above and beyond the call of duty, and his family. If you cannot join us, please pause for a silent moment of reflection at the appointed hour.
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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Updated 01 May 08 0906 Cst by Sandra
CPL Michael Crescenz, Congressional Medal of Honor, KIA Viet Nam, Veteran, Hero - is being moved from his initial resting place in Philadelphia to join his comrades-in-arms in the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), with services scheduled for 12 May, 2008 at approximately 1300 hours from the Administration Building.
In the early hours of that morning, a solemn procession will leave the Philadelphia area, traverse PA, DE, MD, and DC and will enter ANC for Michael's final services.
PGR is honored to stand tall , silent and proud for this Hero!
Detailed mission planning is underway and the plan will be posted here shortly.
Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders - Ride Captain, Sr. Ride Captain Arlington National Cemetery
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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