UPDATE: FLAG LINE TO ACCOMPANIMENT; PLEASE NOTE TIMELINE CHANGE.The family of Albert Donald "Sookie" Chavez, 73, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
“Sookie,” as he was known to family and friends, served in the US Army from October 1969 to March 1972. He served one tour in Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart, which earned him a disability retirement. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars for his faithful and dedicated service to our Nation. He attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5) upon honorable discharge.
After his discharge from the Army, Albert worked as a owner/operator trucker and dispatcher. His hobbies included golfing, hanging out with friends and family, poker, and attending his grandchildren’s sports games.
Albert is survived by his wife Arlinda Chavez; daughters, Michelle and Anita; and son, Albert, as well as five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister and three brothers.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 45 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 05 AUGUST 20221215 - Stage at Historic Sacred Heart Chapel, 381 W. Center St, Covina, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/M8y3a4hyuctNfQ2M91245 - Mission briefing.
1300 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA to assigned cortège.
https://goo.gl/maps/bxbwDzhkxb72wrGu71430 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
R/C Scotty “Tailgate” Wiles
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
PGR #108920
socalpgrrc@yahoo.com
626-922-6304
Riding in honor of HN Daniel “Doc” Noble
KIA 24/07/2007 Diyala Iraq
You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
