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December 28, 2010 - January 3, 2011 SSG Justin Tate US Army

We had an "Angel Flight" mission this morning.  SSG Justin Tate, USA died as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident at Fort Hood, TX.  SSG Tate was flown into LAX this morning at 9AM.  We only received notice of this mission and his families intentions to have Justin interned at Riverside National Cemetery yesterday.  Due to the extreme weather being experienced in the eastern half of our country, the family which is spread out in several parts of the country will not be able to make it to LAX today.  They flew into LA later in the week.

Services were held at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer and Riverside National Cemetery.

Justin Tate

December 22, 2010 Veterans Without Families

On the eighth day of rain in Southern California The PGR showed up to  honor these Veterans.  At both the honors portion and later at the internment  the rain stopped!  Somebody up there approves.

On 22 Dec 2010, five (5) Veterans without families were brought to Riverside National Cemetery for burial from Los Angeles County by Dignity's Rose Hills Mortuary.

The veterans were: Orage Richey, age 75, U.S. Army, Viet Nam, Thomas Burks, age 93, U.S. Army, WW II, William H. Moore, age 76, U.S. Navy, Korea, Robert Lesser, age 63, U.S. Air Force, Viet Nam, Gerald Cook, age 65, U.S. Army, Viet Nam

The PGR was there for these vets and held a service with full Military Honors at Riverside National Cemetery

Vets wo Families 12-22-2010

December 17, 2010 Donald Alan Cooper US Navy

The family requested that the Patriot Guard attend and participate with the final honors of Navy Veteran Donald Alan Cooper at Riverside National Cemetery.  David served aboard the USS Coral Sea from 1959 until 1961 and  continued in the reserves until 1965.  Rank: FA - E-2 he worked down where the bombs were kept. 

13 Patriot Guard Riders were present on this rainy, cloudy day.  Three braved the  elements on two wheels while the rest opted for warm and dry (cages).  We formed  flag lines and stood by while honors were rendered.

Donald Alan Cooper

December 16,2010 Charles Foote US Army Vietnam

The family has requested that the Patriot Guard attend and participate with the final honors of Army Sgt. Charles Foote at Riverside National Cemetery. Charles served in the Army from 1967 to 1969 and was a Viet Nam era Veteran. He was a Radio-Teletype Operator for 13 months in Europe. Charles had obtained the National Defense Ribbon and was an Expert with the M-14 Rifle.

Charles Foote

December 16, 2010 Roy A. Wall USN Korea

The family has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders attend and participate with the final honors of Navy Petty Officer 3rd Roy A. Wall at Riverside National Cemetery. PO3 Wall was a Korean era veteran and served aboard the USS Whiteside AKA 90 - Andromeda-class attack cargo ship.

Roy A. Wall

December 15, 2010 Veterans Without Families

On 15 Dec 2010, seven (7) Veterans without families were brought to Riverside National Cemetery for burial from Los Angeles County by Dignity's Rose Hills Mortuary and San Bernardino County by Dignity's Monticito Mortuary.

The veterans were: Gerald Clark, age 76, U.S. Navy, Korea, Floyd McGarity, age 66, U.S. Navy, Viet Nam, John Livingston, age 78, U.S. Air Force, Korea, Roy Johnson, age 70, U.S. Army, Cold War, Alan Klaub, age 67, U.S. Navy, Viet Nam, Richard Ronald Adamick, age 86, U.S. Army, WW II, Alton Roger Hall, age 72, U. S. Air Force, Cold War.

The PGR was there for these vets and held a service with full Military Honors at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518.

Vets wo Fam 12-15-2010

December 11, 2010 Wreaths Across America Riverside National Cemetery

Patriot Guard Riders and others were on hand to lay wreaths at RNC today.

Wreaths 2010

December 10, 2010 Michael McMurray USMC Vietnam

The family of Michael McMurray invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to honor their loved one's service to his country at his services.  Mr. McMurray served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 14 years having attained the rank of SSgt (E-6) upon leaving the Corps due to complications from wounds rec'd during his three tours in Vietnam.

Upon entering civilian life Mike owned and operated his own pool service in Orange County, CA for 27 years. The business was called Mac's Pool Service and Mike retired in 2002. Mike is survived by his wife of 37 yrs, Sally along with 5 sons between them Paul, Bill, Todd, Chris (ret. USA) , and Alan and 6 grand children (USA, one now serving in OIF and one in OEF) and one great grand child.

Michael McMurray

December 7, 2010 Ramsey Matthew US Army Afghanistan, age 20.

Family and friends of Ramsey Matthew gathered at Palmdale Airport.  Patriot Guard Riders, Law Enforcement and Firefighters were all well represented.

Ramsey Matthew

June 18, 2010 Steve Wlaskolich US Navy WWII

The PGR has been invited by Steve's daughter, Linda Lubic to honor her father on Friday 18 June 2010 at RNC.  Mr Wlaskolich was born July 8th 1925 died May 7th 2010 in Arizona. He served in WWII in the Navy from 6 January 1943 to 25 January 1946. His rank was S1C.  He trained at USNTS in Great Lakes Illinois and served aboard the USS Oakland.  He received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars, the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with 10 stars and the American Area Ribbon.

Steve Wlaskolich

June 9, 2010 Veterans Without Families

Seven (7) Heroes Without Families were honored on Wednesday 9 June 2010 at Riverside National Cemetery.

Two of the Heroes were brought to RNC by Dignity Montecito Mortuary from San Bernardino County.  Three of the Heroes were brought to RNC prior to Dignity mortuaries involvement in this program and they will be honored at this time.

The Vets were: Joseph C. McCrorey, age 81, U.S. Army, Korea, Douglas Omer Testu, age 81, U.S. Air Force, Korea, Royce Neal Kitchen, age 54, U.S. Army, Viet Nam, James Frazier Barnett, age 59, U.S. Army, Viet Nam, James Schwartz, age 61, U.S. Navy, Viet Nam

An additional two (2) vets were brought to RNC on 9 June 2010 by Dignity Rose Hills Mortuary from Los Angeles County.

The Vets were: Carl Campbell, age 60, U.S. Army, Viet Nam, Allen Copeland, age 63, U.S. Army, Viet Nam.

These vets were moved from Rose Hills on Wednesday morning at 0900 hrs.  The PGR was there for these veterans and held a service with full Military Honors at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518

9 Jun 2010

May 10, 2010 PFC Rudolfo David Davila US Army

The PGR has been invited by daughter Lisa to ride in honor of her father, PFC Rudolfo David Davila.  Rudolfo served in the US Army from Oct 1970 to Sep 1974.

Rudolfo David Davila

May 5, 2010 Veterans Without Families

Three (3) American Heroes, Riverside National Cemetery, 5 May 2010 On 5 May 2010, three (3) American Heroes were brought to Riverside National Cemetery from Los Angeles County by Dignity Rose Hills Mortuary for burial.

The three (3) vets are: Lane Pearson, age 80, U.S. Navy, WW II, Earl Thoroux, age 67, U.S Army, Viet Nam, Donald Thompson, age 92, U.S. Army, WWII

5 May 2010

May 3, 2010 Paul L Morris

Born 1921 – A native of Lenwood, PA. Graduate of Chester, PA High School 1939. Entered the military through Aviation Cadet Training and served in the European Theater of Operations during WWII.  He completed 31 Combat Missions as a B-17 Navigator. He also served overseas in Japan, Labrador and Korea as a pilot flying A-26’s.  He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. Major Morris retired after 20 years active federal service.  He served in the Los Angeles Air Defense Sector stationed at Norton Air Force Base in California. He was presented the Air Force Commendation Medal by Colonel Frederick J. Nelander at the retirement ceremony.

Paul L Morris

Apr 30, 2010 Enrique Lopez USMC

The family requested the PGR to ride and stand in Honor of Enrique Lopez.  Enrique joined the Marines at the age of 19 and served as a Logistics Specialist during the Vietnam Era '71-'73.  He passed away as a result of an accident last week in Tucson, AZ.

Enrique Lopez

Apr 19, 2010  GSGT Ken Holt USMC Sendoff

Sorry, no pictures, it was dark as we arrived at 5:30am!

On MONDAY MORNING, GySgt. Ken Holt left for his 3rd tour of Iraq/Afghanistan.  This deployment is in the heat of the battle near the Helman Province of Afghanistan.

Prior deployments of GySgt. Holt have been the 1st strike force of Iraq in the beginning of the war to his 2nd deployment focusing on Fallujah.

GySgt. Holt is attached to 3/1 Marines. "HOME OF THE THUNDERING THIRD". AKA: "THE BALLS OF THE CORPS".

The family requested a Flag line for his departure from his home of Norco, CA.

Apr 17, 2010 Riverside Salute to Veterans Parade

Riverside Parade 2010

Seaman Schroeder was involved in a fatal auto accident in Washington State. The PGR has been invited to his arrival, services, and Military Honors.  He arrived at Ontario International Airport (ONT) on 14 April 2010.   His services and Military Honors will be on 16 April 2010.

Mark Schroeder

On Wednesday 14 April 2010, Six (6) American Heroes will be brought to Riverside National Cemetery for burial.

Four (4) will be from Los Angeles County. They are: Nathan Lewis Bowen, 59, U.S. Marine Crops, Mark Steven Kidwell, 56, U.S. Navy, Ronald Blaine Welter, 62, U.S. Army, Charles Allan Carlson, 79, U.S. Air Force

Dignity Montecito Mortuary will also be bring two (2) veterans from San Bernardino County. They are; Gerald Stephen Corbin, 65, branch not know at this time, Lester W. Britton, 68, branch not know at this time

The PGR held a service with full Military Honors at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA.

The following was received from Mark Kidwell's daughter:

To my special veteran friends,
I was so surprised by the amount of support and honor I saw at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery today. Thank you for being a part of my Father's memorial.

My Father ended his life thinking no one cared about him. Today he saw, from above, that isn't true. I knew that if I was the only one who showed up today he could never feel that way again. To my pleasant surprise, there was a whole family of veterans who came to show my Father that he was not alone.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart,

Abbi Kidwell

14 Apr 2010

Candelario's Brother in Law John Martinez, Cpl USMC a Viet Nam Combat Vet & Purple Heart recipient will be laid to rest at RNC on April 13th 2010.

"Johnny was a "Tunnel Rat" in Nam. He proudly served our nation from 66-68. Sparks, Caddy and Recon, would like to meet me in Bloomington on April 13 at 0900 to ride along with me as I escort my sister and the rest of the family to RNC. I will be carrying Johnny's ashes in my saddlebags. I invite those of you who would like to escort my Brother in Law to meet me at 0930 for 1130 RNC Military Honors. KSU at 10 AM."

John Martinez,Cpl USMC

My name is Anne Juedes and my Dad, William “Bill” Boyle passed away this last Tuesday, March 23rd with Services being held on April 12th. I would like to share with you his story of a road that was less traveled by most Americans. William James Boyle was a USA Corporal in Company E, 160th Infantry. His participating campaigns and battles were: Naples – Foggia, Southern France Rhineland and Central Europe. Later in life he was often asked if he was promoted in rank. Dad would chuckle, and say when fellow soldiers were dropping left and right it did not matter, it only mattered to do a good job and band together.  Once he returned to the States, he resumed his original status.

Bill was wounded in France Sept. 12th, 1944. He was placed in a P.O.W. Camp in Germany. I know any P.O.W. survivor would know the conditions that would become his world. As a good soldier, my dad escaped twice. The 1st time Dad made it to the safety of a barn only to be caught by a farmer who turned him in for food. The 2nd time he made it all the way to the Swiss Border and was captured by a band of Nazi solders. By all rights he should have been executed. In he P.O.W. camp the prisoners worked 16 hours or more a day. He was given a pail for use as a toilet. Food consisted of half of a raw potato and sawdust bread on Sundays. At the end of the war, orders were received from Nazi Headquarters for the execution of all prisoners, but the ranking Nazi Officer refused to carry out these orders.

Later on in life when asked, “do you hate the Germans”, he would simply say they were only doing what their country asked of them.

Bill's Decorations and Citations: Distinguished Unit Badge, WWII Victory Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, P.O.W. Medal of Honor – issued by the State of California and National P.O.W. Medal

My Dad is the greatest man I know. My greatest wish is to show with love, the honor and patriotism that this gentle, loving man has earned. This loving man was not one to tell his hardships or complain. I am requesting a Military funeral with full honors including escort, 21- gun salute and taps. William “Bill” Boyle is a symbol of all fellow veterans that shared “the road less traveled”.

William Boyle

The family invited the PGR to stand in honor of their loved one and Hero Kenneth Martlaro.   AR Martlaro was in Vietnam 1971-1973 where he swept for mines in Hanoi Harbor.

Kenneth Martlaro

On Wednesday 7 April 2010, Dignity Rose Hills Mortuary brought One (1) American Hero to Riverside National Cemetery for burial.

The Veteran was: Louis Stephen Lowe, age 65, U.S. Navy, Viet Nam

The PGR was there for this veteran and held a service with full Military Honors at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518.

Louis Stephen Lowe

The family of Samuel E Hall invited the PGR to ride and stand for him on Saturday, 3 April 2010.  Samuel or Gene as his friends and co-workers knew him, was the best manager they ever knew.  The family described Gene as a well-read man, who appreciated the quality of life and ensured his children grew up with character and a love for their country.  Gene was a renaissance man whose life spanned a wide spectrum of roles.  His last job was as a Park Ranger at Hesperia Lakes when he finally retired in 2005.  We met the family at their home in Hesperia and escorted them to Hesperia Lakes for services.

Close family friend, Poppa Joe, SE Georgia PGR R/C, was the speaker at the services.  The PGR will led the procession with the 2 family cars in the middle of the bikes.

Immediately following the services the family put on a BBQ celebrating Gene's life.  The PGR was invited to join them at the BBQ.

Samuel E Hall

On 02 April 2010 L/Cpl Centanni was returned to his family at The Joint Forces Training Base (Los Al), Los Alamitos, CA. 

150 PGR members along with a large contingent of Law Enforcement were present.

LCpl Centanni

On 06 April 2010 the PGR formed a flag line as L/Cpl Centanni and his family arrived at St. Martins Catholic Church, 19767 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda CA.  Following the services the PGR escorted him to Riverside National Cemetery (RNC), 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518-2740 for his military honors.

Six (6) American Heroes, Riverside National Cemetery, 30-31 March 2010

On Wednesday 31 March 2010, Six (6) American Heroes were brought to Riverside National Cemetery for burial. Four (4) were transported from the Los Angeles County Coroner and Two (2) were brought by Dignity Mortuary Valley Funeral Home.

A Memorial service for Two (2) of the Heroes was held at 1200 Noon on Tuesday 30 March 2010 at the Valley Funeral Home, 2121 W. Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506.

The Heroes are: Chareles Raymond Blaziers, age 63, U.S. Army, Viet Nam, Robert Kevin Moore, age 42, U.S. Army, David Bruce Thompson, age 76, U.S. Army, Korea, Michael Pepkowski, age 61, U.S. Air Force, Viet Nam, Robert McCoy, age 85, U.S.A.A.F., WW II, Moises Fernandez, age 74, U.S. Air Force, Korea

31 Mar 2010

“I’m a Veteran Service Officer For DAV.  I work at the VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA.  I’ve been asked by VAMC to see if the Patriot Guard Riders would be interested in escorting 1 or more busloads of disabled veterans from the hospital here in Long Beach to Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, CA to visit the traveling Vietnam Wall memorial on March 27, 2010.” - Joel F. Plante, Sr. DSO

We will escort these veterans to Rose Hills so they can visit the traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial. They may stay for a few hours so we will play it by ear as to if we escort them back or not. This is an excellent way to honor our ill Vets. Please plan on being there if you
can.

DAV Wall Escort

Jaime Rivera was one of our American Heroes honored at a VWF service on 20 Jan 2010. His sons have now been able to travel to California and have invited the PGR to be there for a memorial for their father.

Jaime Rivera, age 53, USMC, 1974 to 1975

Jaime Rivera

The family requested the presence of the PGR to stand for Joseph C. White. Joseph was laid to rest with full military honors on 25 March during a ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery.  Joseph served in the Coast Guard during WWII as a Seaman 2nd Class.

Joseph C White

Eight (8) Veterans were brought to Riverside National Cemetery for burial from Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles Coroner brought the following vets: Herman Roosevelt Brown, age 65, U.S. Army, Viet Nam, Kenneth Andrew Mizelle, age 78, U.S. Army, Korea, Gerald Norman Jannke, age 62, U.S. Army, Viet Nam, James Henry McAndrew, age 63, U.S. Army, Viet Nam

Dignity Rose Hills Mortuary brought the following vets: Jack W. Rollins, age 73, U.S.M.C., Korea, Charles M. Sullivan, age 84, U.S. Army, WW II, John A. Vigliotti, age 66, U.S.A.F., Viet Nam, Clyde V. Burke, age 83, U.S. Army, WW II

The PGR were these Veterans Family and held a service with full Military Honors

24 Mar 2010

A few PGR members joined Cookie, her family and friends to celebrate "Moms" birthday.

The food was prepared by a neighbor, tacos, rice, beans and a couple of salads.

Moms birthday 2010

BORN 1941 IN CHICAGO ILLINOIS MOVED TO CALIFORNIA IN 1959. HE HAS LIVED IN RIVERSIDE FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS.  LARRY IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE VAL, HIS 2 SONS, DAVID AND DANNY ALSO HIS BIG DOG TANK AND SOME KITTIES TOO!!  LARRY WORKED FOR CHRYSLER MOTOR CO.  AS A LINE MECHANIC FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THEN THE WAR CAME AND LARRY SERVED AS A WARRANT OFFICER!  MEDI-VAC HELICOPTER PILOT 1965-1968. HE WAS SHOT DOWN AND RECEIVED A MEDICAL DISCHARGE. AFTER RETURNING TO THE STATES, LARRY WORKED A VARIETY OF JOBS, HE WORKED AS A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, AND WITH NO FORMAL EDUCATION HE CONTINUED TO FURTHER HIS CAREER UNTIL HE RETIRED IN 1985 AS A FACILITIES ENGINEER.  HE ENJOYED BOATING, HUNTING, GUNS AND SHOOTING (OF COURSE)!!  YOU SHOULD SEE THE BULLET HOLES IN HIS HOUSE HA HA *** LARRY ALSO ENJOYED OLD CARS- IN FACT THERE IS ONE SITTING IN HIS BACK YARD THAT HE PUT TOGETHER HIMSELF. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST HE LOVED MOTORCYCLES .
 

Lawrence Race

The family requested the PGR be present for a flag line at the memorial services and Military Honors of Don & Dakota Graves. Don a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and his young daughter, Dakota were involved in an automobile collision. Their services were held Wednesday, 17 March.

Don and Dakota Graves

On 17 March 2010, Five (5) American Heroes were brought to Riverside National Cemetery from Los Angeles County for Burial.

The Heroes are:  Glenn Davis US Army age 63; Jefferson Robinson US Army age 62; Sanford Garland US Army age 78;  Valentine Merch Plaska US Marine age 92; Paul Deighton US Army age 86.

17 Mar 10

Daniel O. Corona Age 83.  Mr. Corona served as a PFC during WWII  in the Army as a member of the 108th Infantry Regiment.  Mr. Corona was an Automatic Rifleman in the Southern Philippines.

The Patriot Guard was invited to the services by Mr. Coronas family.  17 motorcycles and 5 cages were present.

As the procession entered Riverside National Cemetery members formed a flag line to honor this veteran.

Daniel O Corona

The family requested the Patriot Guard be there to escort and honor this great man at his services in Chino.  He was an Icon in Chino and had been a coach at Chino Little League for 30 years. Jim was a proud Marine and served as a sharpshooter.  He loved his family and his community.

Jim Sidoti

The family requested the PGR stand in Honor at their Dad's Military Honors on Saturday, 13 March @ 1430. Ignacio was in the US Army during WWII from 9/8/43 to 8/24/47. His decorations & citations include: WWII Victory Medal, American Theater, EAME Ribbon w/2 bronze stars and the Purple Heart. Ignacio served with the 702 Tank Destroyer Battalion and participated in the Northern France and Rhineland Campaigns.

Ignacio S Vasquez

The family has requested the PGR stand in honor of Ted this coming Wednesday, 10 March. Ted served in the USMC from '54 to '74 including Vietnam in '70-'71. We will meet the family Pete (Big Kahuna) and Wanda Pedro at Riverside National Cemetery.

Wanda told about how much Ted loved the Marines and how much he hated cooked carrots.

Theodore Stevens

On 10 March 2010, Four (4) American Heroes were brought to Riverside National Cemetery from Los Angeles County for Burial.

The Veterans were: Fred Deichler, age 88, U.S. Navy, WW II, James Sylvester Richardson, age 72, U.S. Air Force, Korea, Donald Walter Deist, age 60, U.S. Marines, Viet Nam, William Warlick Gordon, age 82, U.S. Army, WW II

10 Mar 2010

The family requested the Patriot Guard escort their father and stand for him at Riverside National Cemetery. Robert Shipley served as a PFC in the Army Infantry assigned to the Central European Command.  Near the end of his service his jeep hit a landmine. Robert is a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. He was 84 yrs old.

Robert Shipley

SSG Cardenaz served 2 tours for Operation Noble Anvil, 2 tours for Operation Iraqi Freedom and was currently serving a tour for Operation Enduring Freedom. SSG Cardenaz's wife, SFC Cardenaz drove in from Ft Carson on Monday and the PGR escorted her from Barstow to her destination in Moreno Valley. SSG Cardenaz's flight arrived at March ARB on Wednesday and we will escorted the coach and family to Pierce Bros Crestlawn Mortuary in Riverside.  Memorial services were held on Friday where the PGR will stood a flag line before and after the services.  We then escorted the procession to Corona Sunnyslope
Cemetery in Corona.

Michael Cardenaz

Loretta served during WWII in Bronx NY, Bethesda MD and Norfolk VA.  Her family has requested that the PGR attend her Military services at Riverside National Cemetery (RNC) 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA 92518.

Loretta Glenn

The family of Neil V Morley requested the PGR to stand for their Veteran during his Military Honors on Wednesday, 3 Mar 10 at 1pm.

Military Honors were performed at Riverside National Cemetery.

Immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Neil went to the Army recruiter and was turned away when they said, "Don't worry son, you'll be getting drafted." That wasn't good enough so he went a few doors down to the Marine Recruiter and enlisted. Neil became an USMC Raider and saw combat on Midway, Guadalcanal, Bougainville in the Solomon Islands and Iwo Jima. On Guadalcanal he was part of the first wave and was decorated for being behind enemy lines for 30 days. Neil also rec'd the Bronze Star for actions on Iwo Jima.

After the war, Neil became a Pastor in a Missionary Baptist Church on the Solomon Islands, where he was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

Neil V Morley

The family of Jeffrey Tomsett invited the PGR to attend his memorial service.

Jeffrey was born Sept. 29, 1955 in Barstow, CA. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. from Jan. 16, 1973 through April 15, 1977. He is a Vietnam Vet and was discharged as a Sergeant E-5.

Jeff had a kind & giving heart. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle & friend.  On Feb. 19, 2010, Jeff was suddenly taken from us. He will be loved eternally & missed forever. His passing was a great loss to many.

Jeffrey Tomsett

Five (5) American Heroes, Riverside National Cemetery, 24 Feb 2010

On Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010, Five (5) American Heroes from Los Angeles County were brought to Riverside National Cemetery for burial by Dignity Rose Hills Mortuary.

24 Feb 2010

Five (5) American Heroes from Los Angeles County were brought to Riverside National Cemetery for burial by
Dignity Rose Hills Mortuary.

The veterans were: Peter King, age 63, U.S. Air Force, Viet Nam, Robert Wagner, age 80, U.S. Air Force, Korea, David Jackson, age 75, U.S. Army, Korea, William Brown, age 81, U.S. Air Force, Korea, Frank Leitner, age 84, U.S. Navy, WW II

Feb 17 2010

On February 12 1970 1st Bn 7 Marines lost eleven Men, two Corpsmen and a German Sheppard scout dog in Quan Nam Province, Vietnam.  On Friday 12 February 2010 at 1300 our PGR Brother "Dago Larry" a Survivor of this attack and the PGR will meet at the Memorial across from the Riverside National Cemetery (RNC) Admin building to lay flowers and spend a few moments Honoring these brave Men and their Scout.

Bravo Co 1st Bn 7th Marines

Loma Linda, CA 92357. On Friday, Feb 12 2010. We rode up and around the circle turn around and then parked our bikes.   We went in for a short visit to say hello to the patients, in the lobby, on the wards (if you like) into the CLC to say thank you for their service and show our continued appreciation and support.

VA 12 Feb 10

Kenneth R. Halton joined the Navy during World War II and served as a Sonarman 2/class. He was Honorably discharged from the Navy on November 5, 1948 and rejoined the Navy at his old rank for the Korean War.  He was Honorably discharged (medical) from the Korean War on January 21,1952. Ken had spent a total of seven years in the Navy. He had decided to make the Navy his career when he became very ill with Chronic Brucellosis Fever that he had contracted in China during World War II.  The Navy had not been able to diagnose it in World War II because of the rarity of the disease.

Ken loved the Navy and his country.

Kenneth R Halton

Five (5) American Heroes from Los Angeles County were honored with a memorial service on 6 Feb 2010 at Joshua Memorial Park, 808 Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA. On Tuesday, 9 February Dignity Joshua Mortuary transported the Five (5) Heroes to Riverside National Cemetery for burial. The PGR was there, in spite of the rain, to be the family of these Heroes and gave them their final salute.

The veterans are: Salvatorre C. Lore, age 72, U.S. Air Force, Viet Nam., Elias Sarfaty, age 77, U.S. Army, WW II, David L. Stacy, age 58, U.S. Air Force, Viet Nam, Jose L. Uribe, age 75, U.S. Army, Korea, John H. Wilson, age 95, U.S. Army, WW II

9 Feb 2010

Feb 1, 2010

Aldon D. Evens served in the US Army Air Corp from 1942-1946. He was an airframe and engine mechanic.  He served as a Sergeant in the 60th Squadron (ground support) of the 39th Bomb Group.  Stationed on Guam in 1945. He was one of the men who prepped the Enola Gay for the flight from Guam to Tinian in July of 1945. The Enola Gay later dropped the first Atomic bomb on Japan.

Aldon Evens

Jan 27, 2010

On January 24 2004 SPC Jason K. Chappell was attacked and killed by an IED.  This was before the PGR was formed. His parents live in Downey CA. Jason’s wife  chose to have him interred in Texas.  Recently his parents began supporting our Fallen by attending local missions and have asked the PGR Honor their son.  On Wednesday 27 January 2010 the PGR had a Memorial Mission to honor SPC Chappell with full Military Honors and the placement of a Memorial Leaf on the Memorial tree at RNC. 

Jason Chappell

William P. Corothers served 16 years in the Air Force including a tour at Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN. 

William P Corothers

Jan 6, 2010

Five (5) American Heroes were brought to Riverside National Cemetery from Los Angeles County for burial.
 
The Veterans are:  Gerald Corbet, age 88, U.S. Navy, John Anning, U.S. Army, Herbert Kosmen, age 70, U.S. Air Force, Thomas Rader, U.S. Navy, Rugen Winans, U.S. Army
 
The PGR were these Veterans Families and held a service with full Military Honors at Riverside National Cemetery (RNC) 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518

6 Jan 2010

 

1 Jan 2010  Lance Cpl. Omar G. Roebuck  USMC Age 23.

The new year started with this "short notice" mission.  The mission was posted on New Years Eve.  The So Cal PGR stepped up to the occasion with about 60 bikes, 2 trikes and 10 cages which includes the 10 "First Timers" which all decided that this mission was more important than any parade!  We provided an escort for Lance Corporal Roebuck and his family. 

Lcpl Roebuck