The family of Steven Gregory Schlenz, 68 yrs old, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present for his funeral service and honor him for his service to our country, we would be honored to do so.
Steven "Steve" Schlenz was inducted into the US Army on October 22, 1969, shortly after graduating from High School. He served in the Vietnam War and earned the following medals, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Steve was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 4 on October 14, 1971.
After serving in the military Steve held various jobs, he was an electrician, a painter, he built awnings, had a carpet cleaning business and finally found a permanent job with the San Bernardino School District in their maintenance department. There he was known by faculty and students as Mr. Steve and won awards for having the most sparkling clean schools in the district. Steve was the same way about his yard, he loved gardening and making sure his yard looked perfect. One of his favorite pastimes was going four-wheeling with his children and friends, who are going to miss him very much.
Steve is survived by his mother Gwendolyn Young, his daughter Kristen Schlenz, two grandsons Ryan Walker Jr. and Jeremiah Walker. Two brothers David Walstead and Robert Walstead. Four sisters, Elizabeth Buskirk, Melodie Armour, Marion Stringer and Barbara Walstead and his friend and mother of his daughter Toni Everett.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place, approx 11 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.
Time table for Tuesday, 26 NOV 19:0830 - Stage at Arlington Mortuary, 9645 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/WhAJoemmnkYMWzsG90845 - Mission briefing
0900 - Flag Line and moment of silence as family arrives with Hero's ashes.
0915 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/yVScKFfLwm8zyGpN71000 - Est arrival at the cemetery (family to staging area #2, PGR to staging area #8)
1015 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C: Brenda Bixler
Aka “Pebbles”
So Cal PGR Ride Captain(951)522-6847
bixler.brenda@yahoo.com
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.
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.
