The Colorado Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor for Tim Craven, USMC, Desert Storm Combat Engineer on Friday, 9-April at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, for his graveside service at 3:00PM.
1:45PM Stage, Evergreen Cemetery. See additional information below.
2:00PM Move as group to Grave Site
2:15PM Briefing and prepare to set Flag Line for family arrival. It is requested we have the Flag Line set by 2:30PM
Larry 'Da Boots' Koenig will serve as Ride Captain and will bring Flags
There will be a visitation from 12:00 to 2:00 at Blue Star Chapel on Evergreen Cemetery, The Family will depart the chapel and move to the grave site. American Legion Post 209 will be providing Military Honors.
Staging Information: Enter Evergreen Cemetery from Hancock Blvd. After passing the visitors center, the main road will veer to the right. Just after the bend, there is a road which splits off diagonally to the left, and a 2nd road which goes straight east. Turn onto the 1st left, the diagonal road, and we will stage along that road. The grave site is just up a short distance from that location.
With gratitude and respect for your service -- farewell to our brother in arms.
I extend my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Tim Craven, USMC 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, Marine…those you have left behind to carry on without you have the watch.
Kathy "Rat" Goldstein
Assist. State Capt. - CO
ratgold@comcast.net
I wish to send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Tim Craven a US Marine Corps Hero. I am grateful for the service that was provided us, in the past, so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. I will be honored to attend.
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‘Can Do’ Bob Aholt
Southern Colorado Assistant State Captain
Prayers going up for the families and friends of Tim Craven, USMC Veteran. May the memories of him last forever.
To the family of Tim Craven, I extend to you my deepest condolences on the loss of this hero. May he now rest in well deserved and eternal peace.
To the Craven Family,
As a fellow Desert Storm veteran, I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace on this sacred ground. I pray for his family and friends so they can grieve in peace with love in their hearts. It will be an honor for me to RC this mission.
To the Family and Friends of Tim Craven, USMC;
Sincere condolences for the loss of this brave soldier. So sorry for your loss of this hero.
It will be an honor to attend this mission.