Friday April 18, 2014
US Army - Vietnam Veteran - Spc4 Bennie F. Rapacon, Herlong, CA
The Patriot Guard Riders having been invited by the family of fallen US Army Veteran, Spc4 Bennie F. Rapacon, to stand and honor during his Memorial Service at the Herlong Chapel in Herlong, CA 96113. Spc4 Bennie F. Rapacon served his country proudly in the US Army from 17 Nov 1965 to 21 Nov 1968. Spc4 Bennie F. Rapacon served in Vietnam as an Artilleryman with Batt B, 1st BN 29th Arty, 5th Army. Spc4 Bennie F. Rapacon received the following citations and awards : Purple Heart - Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star - Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device - National Defense Medal. Because of his love of life, his sense of humor and his love for his family, he will be missed by many.
Memorial Services began at 11:00 hrs, at the Herlong Chapel – 170 David S Hall Avenue, Herlong, CA 96113.
Rest in Peace, your Mission is complete.
RC– Rick “Taildragger” Schultz
taildragger@citlink.net