JF “Tex” Hemphill, 85, USA, Korea, RNC, 13 April 2017
The family of JF Hemphill, 83 has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
JF joined the U.S. Army proudly serving his country from 1950-1953. He served in the Korean War Era.
JF "Tex" Hemphill was involved in the Quail Valley Moose Lodge and the food program at the local church.
JF is survived by his wife Joyce Hemphill, Children Elizabeth, Lisa, Jeffery Jr.; Stepchildren Sherri Bond (stepdaughter), and Keith Lyles and Pamela Monroe (Bosell); Brother Teddy Hemphill; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the timetable below if you wish to join us.
Time Table for Thursday 13 April 2017: 1030 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Family Staging Area #1, North of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1045 – Mission Briefing
1100 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Clint “Smurf” Martin
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-505-6362
lltk@sbcglobal.net
Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-Courage
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
