Cordell was born in Utah to Samuel Glenn and Emerett in 1941. Cordell has always had a gentle heart and soul for people. There always seemed to be enough time for Cordell to help someone else, and still be the gentle leader of the family and to hang out with his wife and children.
Cordell had another calling rise up in his life. So instead of sitting around in retirement, Cordell discovered a group of people that he felt he could do a lot of good for others.
That group of people was called the (PGR) "Patriot Guard Riders". A 100% volunteer, non-profit organization. He became a member in July, 2009.
As a young man Cordell was denied the ability to serve his country for medical reasons and this did not sit well with him.
This was Cordell's chance to "stand for those that have stood for us". Cordell dedicated almost all of his free time to this cause over the years. He began as a member and soon became a Ride Captain for the PGR.
The PGR ensures dignity and respect at memorial services honoring Fallen Military Heroes, Veterans and First Responders by accompanying funeral processions, forming flag lines at Memorials,& Welcoming home soldiers that are returning from deployment.
Unfortunately, about two years ago Cordell became too weak to ride his bike, but he wouldn't let that stop him, he continued to do what he could in his car until he could no longer drive. He liked to volunteer to pick up dog tags for the families of our KIAs and Active Duty Heroes and did this right up until 2 weeks before he went into the hospital prior to passing.
In the late hours of April 19, 2017, Cordell Wiser lost his 12 year battle with cancer.
That night the world lost a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend,
We also lost a brother to all of us in the Patriot Guard. He has left such great love and memories in all of our hearts and is going to be dearly missed.
Cordell is survived by his Wife, Ruth, 3 sons, 2 Daughters-in-law, his 2 Granddaughters, 2 Brothers and their Wives, 2 Sisters, a Sister-in-law & her Husband, and a very large family of Nieces and Nephews,& their Children and Grand-Children.
Cordell was preceded in death by his parents, 5 Brothers, and 3 Sisters
Written by Gunny in remembrance of this Great Man:"Tho he could not serve
He rides to honor our Heroes
If they have fallen he rides
If they deploy he rides
If they triumphantly return he rides
If it shines he rides
If it rains he rides
If it's hot he rides
If it's cold he rides
They must be honored he says
Regardless of the time
Regardless of the day
He rides anyway
All the while battling
The ravages of disease
He rides till he can ride no longer
But he still must serve
Then time after time after time after time
He drives 232 miles
To that Black Mail Box
He gets the tags that mean so much to the grieving Families
Something for them to hold onto
Tho their loved one is gone
Then the message comes
No longer can he drive
The disease have has ravaged him thus
Then the end comes
The Tags in that Black Mail Box now have his likeness and statistics
His Son now comes to that Black Mail Box
Now he will have something to hold onto
Goodbye my friend and fellow rider
I WILL MISS YOU"
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this PGR Brother. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the staging area to the church. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the church, we will meet you there.
Part 1 Time Table for Thursday, 11 MAY 17:0930 - Stage at Denny's, 2860 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90815
https://goo.gl/maps/2vqvyhkb8k220945 - Mission brief
1000 - KSU to Church of LDS, 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815
https://goo.gl/maps/6jzJyN5pykC2 (approx 2.5 miles)
1100 - 1200 - Memorial service
1215 - Est KSU to family residence for reception
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State CaptainMember since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
Live like there is no tomorrow.
When the world calls 911
The American Military answers the call.
R/C Cordell WiserYou 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.
