The family of Donald Douglas has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Donald served in Vietnam in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1970 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Data Processsing Technician 2.
He retired from the San Diego YMCA in June 1994 after 18 years as the Chief Financial Officer.
After his service and retirement, Don & Rea loved owning an antique shop in Historic Old Town Murrieta and he enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
Donald is survived by his wife Rea, a daughter; Donna, son; David, sister; Connie, predeceased brother; Thomas, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Friday, 17 January 2020: 1300 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1330 – Mission Briefing
1400 – KSU to assigned shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors.
R/C Larry Medcraft aka “Blaze”SoCal PGR Ride Captain
LMedcraf@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-897-6635
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.
