The Colorado Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to Stand and Ride in Honor for Feliciano Yapit, USAF, Korean and Vietnam Wars veteran, for his Celebration of Life on Thursday, 17-Nov, 11:00AM at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 N Carefree Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80917, followed by his Interment at 2:00PM, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Rd., Colorado Springs. Weather permitting, our bikes will be leading Mr. Yapit's procession from the church to the cemetery.
Celebration of Life
10:00AM Stage, Holy Apostles Catholic Church
10:15AM Briefing
10:30AM Set Flag Line
Procession
(Will be limited to a Max of 10 bikes)
Based on the current forecast, the Procession/Escort is a GO. It will be cold but the wet weather isn't forecast until later in the day. Please only ride if you're comfortable doing so.
12:45PM Stage, Holy Apostles Catholic Church
1:00PM Ride Brief
1:15PM Depart for PPNC
Interment (Non-Procession Participants info)
1:15PM Stage, PPNC
1:30PM Relocate to Committal Shelter
1:45PM Brief and prepare to set Flag Line
Gary 'Tin Man' Wetzel Will serve as RC for the Celebration of Life and the Procession.
Rich 'Honor Man' Blackaby will bring Flags.
Rich 'Honor Man' Blackaby will serve as RC for the Interment and will bring Flags.
Please indicate your intent to ride in the procession in the comments.
Based on the current forecast, the Procession/Escort is a GO. It will be cold but the wet weather isn't forecast until later in the day. Please only ride if you're comfortable doing so.
I extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Feliciano Yapit, USAF Korea and Vietnam Wars Veteran. During this most difficult time, I pray you peace. I will forever be grateful for his service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. Rest easy now, Airman…those you have left behind to carry on without you have the watch. Welcome home...
Kathy "Rat" Goldstein
Assist. State Capt. - CO
ratgold@comcast.net
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Yapit. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for his service to this country. Welcome Home.
Sincere appreciation for the US Air Force, Korean War and Vietnam Service of Feliciano Yapit. The loss of someone who served and sacrificed is tragic and all Patriotic Americans are forever in their debt. Thankful for the sacrifices made by their families, as well. These Heroes gave up so much in order to preserve our freedoms and to ensure our safety and security. They have earned our recognition and respect. They will be greatly missed, but, will never be forgotten. May their family and friends achieve peace along with our enduring gratitude.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories console you and bring you peace and comfort.
May Mr. Yapit know our respect and gratitude for his service and may his family feel the thoughts and prayers we offer them at the loss of their hero.
I will be proud to ride for Mr
God bless, another hero lost
To the Family of Mr. Yapit,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. May he Rest in Peace on this Sacred Ground. Thank you Feliciano for your service to our Country and Welcome Home!
Sure, I can ride for Mr. Yapit.
I’m riding!
I Would be honored to stand and ride for Mr. Yapit.
Condolences to the family and friends of Feliciano Yapit. Thank you for your service to our country.
I wish to send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Feliciano Yapit a Korea and Vietnam US Air Force Hero. I am grateful for the years of service that was provided us, in the past, so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace. I will be honored to stand for this veteran.
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‘Can Do’ Bob Aholt
PGR Ride Captain/Southern Colorado Assistant State Captain
Weather permitting, I would be honored to ride in the procession.
My sincere condolences to the Yapit family.
Prayers for the families and friends of Feliciano Yapit, USAF, Korea, Vietnam Veteran. May he now Rest In Honored Peace.
Intend to ride (depending on weather).
With gratitude and respect for his service, farewell to our brother in arms.
To the family of Mr. Yapit, I extend to you my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one and American Hero. I Thank You Sir, for your service to our Great Nation, and may you now rest in well deserved peace. Welcome Home.
It will be my honor to Stand and Ride for Mr. Yapit.
'Damnit Jim' Balcerovich
State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders of Colorado