[PGR_PA_r5] SSG Richard Landon Smith US Army Vietnam Veteran, Patriot Guard Rider Annville Pa. May 20th

[PGR Vetrep East]

*SSG Richard Landon Smith U.S Army Vietnam Veteran S.C. Patriot Guard Rider*


*May 20th, 2022 Annville Pa. 17003*


The Family of SSG Richard Landon Smith have asked the Patriot Guard Riders
to stand in honor of Richard’s service to this nation on Friday, May 20th,
2022

 Richard enlisted into the United States Army the day after his 17th
birthday in 1967 and proudly served in Vietnam as a Medical Specialist.
After 9 years of active duty and 2 years reserves, he worked as an
Orthopedic Physician Assistant at the Baltimore VA Hospital and was an
amazing advocate for veterans there. Many of them called him “Doc”.
for his service Richard received the National Defense Service Medal, the
Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, Good Conduct
Medal, and 2 Overseas Bars.

Richard, (along with his wife Deb), was also a proud member of the South
Carolina Patriot Guard Riders

SSG Richard Landon Smith served his nation honorably. Now it is our turn to
show him the honor and respect he deserves as we stand for him.


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**Service:*   *Friday May 20th*
*Indiantown Gap National Cemetery*
Annville, Pennsylvania 17003
*Staging:*
*1300 Hrs. **Service:*
*1330 Hrs. **Map:* <https://goo.gl/maps/NTqEv8iWAFUyGyB66>
https://goo.gl/maps/Je59TGsgvhQ6BLVDA
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*Staging Instructions*
Stage at the parking lot opposite the rear of the PA Memorial,
(Turn left at the US flag circle)
*DO NOT PROCEED TO COMMITTAL SITE WITHOUT PERMISSION*.
*NOTE:   Concealed carry permits are NOT recognized on military
installations and federal reservations. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is
a federal reservation. Do not bring weapons or hazardous materials to this
mission.*
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*RCIC:*      *Dave Lyons*
*Email:*      *Goofin2 at gmail.com <Goofin2 at gmail.com>*
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For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer, Veterans Liaison East
Email:  pgrpa.vetrep.east at gmail.com
Phone: 717-507-5213
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Sincerely--
Eric M. Cramer,
Veterans Liaison East
Patriot Guard Riders Of Pennsylvania
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