SHORT NOTICE: CONFIRMED: Gregory Van Kretschmar, Veteran, US Air Force (223-24) 30 Oct 24

When:
October 30, 2024 @ 11:15 am – 2:45 pm
2024-10-30T11:15:00-05:00
2024-10-30T14:45:00-05:00
Where:
Chapel Hill Memorial Park Funeral Home, Crematory & Cemetery
7735 Gibbs Sprawl Rd
San Antonio, TX 78239
USA
SHORT NOTICE: CONFIRMED: Gregory Van Kretschmar, Veteran, US Air Force (223-24) 30 Oct 24 @ Chapel Hill Memorial Park Funeral Home, Crematory & Cemetery | San Antonio | Texas | United States

“SHORT NOTICE “

US AIR FORCE VETERAN

The family of Mr. Gregory Van Kretschmar, a US Air Force Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services and LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.

Gregory Van Kretschmar was born on February 19, 1956, and he passed away on October 19, 2024.

Gregory Van Kretschmar Enlisted into the U.S. Air Force on June 17, 1974, and was Honorably Discharged on May 18, 1982.

WEATHER: Hi 86 / Lo 72, 0 % Chance of Rain, 89 % Humidity, Wind: 12 mph SSE

REQUESTOR: Gia Banks, Family SPOX

 

STAGING: 11:15 am, Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Chapel Hill Funeral Home

7735 Gibbs Sprawl Road

San Antonio, Texas 78239

https://goo.gl/maps/PvVo4T8zJinRcD1q6

 

BRIEFING: 11:30 am

 

SERVICE: 12:15 pm

Chapel Hill Funeral Home

7735 Gibbs Sprawl Road

San Antonio, Texas 78239

https://goo.gl/maps/PvVo4T8zJinRcD1q6

 

KSU: 1:15 pm (Semper Gumby)

 

INTERMENT: 1:45 pm – Shelter #4 (Call to Verify)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

1520 Harry Wurzbach Road

San Antonio, Texas 78209

https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9

 

RC: Lisa “Fancy Pants” Menard

pgr.lisamenard@gmail.com

 

FC: Rich “Richie Rich” Pachecano

rich@pachecano.net

 

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.

2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.

3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!

***Safety Notice***

Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.

Funeral Processions/Escorts

EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.

At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.

If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.

Warm Regards,

Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223

“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers