The Patriot Guard Riders are invited to Stand and Ride in Honor for Daniel Ray Simpson, US Marine and Afghanistan Veteran for his funeral service on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at 10:00AM at Saint Raphael Episcopal Church, 802 Leta Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80911. Following the service, riders will Escort Daniel to his burial at 1:00PM at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80925.
Daniel was born in Kansas City and grew up in Colorado Springs. He served a tour in Afghanistan and was medically retired after 11 years in the Marine Corps. Daniel is described as a person who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was 37 years old when he died.
*Correction to Funeral Staging Instructions!
Funeral
9:00AM Stage, Saint Raphael
9:15AM Brief
9:30AM Flagline
Escort
11:45AM Stage, Saint Raphael
12:00PM Brief
12:30PM KSU
Burial
12:15PM Stage, PPNC
12:30PM Relocate to Committal Shelter
12:45PM Brief and Prepare Flagline
Marie 'Autobahn' Glitz will serve as Services Ride Captain.
Rick 'Subway' Glitz will serve as Escort Ride Captain.
Flags will be provided.
Water will be provided.
