Oliver Crawford, Veteran US Army Air Corp, WWII (140-19) 5 AUG 19

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US ARMY AIR CORP, WWII
The family of Mr. Oliver R. “Ollie” Crawford, a US Army Air Corp Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders at the services, LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one.

Oliver R. “Ollie” Crawford, age 94, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on July 19, 1925 in Amarillo, Texas to George Crawford and Belle Allston. Ollie dedicated his life to creating a strong national defense based on a powerful United States Air Force, and embodied the virtues of patriotism, exceptional citizenship and selfless service to others and our Nation.

Ollie enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII as an aviation student at the age of 18, earning his wings and commission early in 1945. He served in the United States Army Air Corps Reserve, later the United States Air Force Reserve until 1957. He remained affiliated with his first operational fighter aircraft, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, for the next 60 years.

For more information on Mr. Oliver “Ollie” Crawford go to: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanan ... &fhid=5701

WEATHER: Hi 99 / Lo 76, 9% Chance of Rain, 56% Humidity

REQUESTOR: Monica Gonzalez, Family SPOX

STAGING: 1000 Hours, Monday, August 5, 2019
Alamo Heights United Methodist Church (Garden Chapel)
825 E Basse Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/HcjB8Byc7h62

BRIEFING: 1015 Hours

SERVICE: 1130 Hours
Alamo Heights United Methodist Church (Garden Chapel)
825 E Basse Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/HcjB8Byc7h62

KSU: 1300 Hours (Semper Gumby)

INTERMENT: 1400 Hours Shelter #1
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/ThiWmPirmtr

RC: Don “Papa Bear” Williams
Texasshoes@sbcglobal.net

FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.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!

4. Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are in attendance.

5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.

***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
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Honor, Dignity, Respect
Cell: (562) 413-2223
bobtxpgr@gmail.com