[PGR_PA_r8] Extreme Short Notice Major James Spidel. USAF Chambersburg Pa. May 31

[PGR Vetrep East]

*(EXTREME SHORT NOTICE)*
* Major James Spidel*

*USAF, WoT*

*May 31, 2020*



*Chambersburg Pa. 17202 *

The Family of Major James Spidel has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to
stand in honor of James service to his country, Major James Spidel has
served in the U.S. Air Force from 2011 to present in Operation Enduring
Freedom.
A 2011 graduate of the Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Systems Engineering Management, James received his pilot wings in 2012,
training on the T-38. His first flight assignment was flying the C-130J out
of Dyess Air Force base in Abilene, Texas. During this time, he was
deployed to Afghanistan where he flew 55 successful combat missions,
including a mission in which he landed a damaged aircraft, saving the lives
of the four crew members and the aircraft itself. James’ career as a pilot
allowed him to fly all around the world, which brought him great joy. He
received
2x Air Medal; 17x Aerial Achievement Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal;
4x Meritorious Unit Award; 3x Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Combat
Readiness Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal
with one campaign star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Remote
Combat Effects Campaign Medal; Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon; 3x
Air Force Longevity Service Award; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon;
Air Force Training Ribbon; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Campaign and
Service Medal.
A public funeral will be held on Sunday, May 31, at Antrim Brethren In
Christ Church in the Family Life Center, 24 Kauffman Rd E, Chambersburg, PA
17202. Visitation will begin at 1pm, followed by a service at 2pm.
*Social distancing will be observed. Please bring masks if you have them,
if not, they will be provided.*
Major James Spidel is a true American Patriot who has served this Country
with Honor. Now it's our turn to stand and honor him.



*Visitation:*



*  Sunday May 31, 2020 Staging:   1230 Hrs.   Viewing:   1300 Hrs.
Service:    1400 Hrs. *Antrim Brethren in Christ Church
24 Kauffman Rd E

Chambersburg Pa 17202

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*RCIC:*     TBD

*Email:*

<mike46chief at gmail.com>

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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