The family of Harold Leroy Goode, 84, has invited the PGR to participate in honoring his life and service to his country. It will be a privilege to do so.
Roy, which is what his family and friends called him, passed away quietly at home in Riverside, California on February 11th with loved ones by his side.
Roy graduated from Polytechnic high school in Riverside, California in 1954 and he went directly into the US Navy. There he served from 1954-58 MNSN and then in the Reserves from 1958-61 USNR-R. He was also a Veteran of Foreign Wars.
Roy worked as an Auto Machinist for over 40 years and taught classes for Automotive Machinist and Engine Rebuilding at Crafton Hills College from 1977-1980.
He found some lifelong friends through his greatest pastime which included: deep sea fishing with the ‘Riverside Ocean Angler's’; Camping with the ‘Smiler-A-Milers'; and car shows with the ‘Old Farts Racing Team’.
The membership that meant the most to him was while serving at the American Legion Post 79, where he was the post commander. He enjoyed participating in their community service works.
Roy attended Harvest Christian Fellowship for over 15 yrs. His love for fellowman and service was demonstrated in many ways. One of them was the act of blood donation. He was O-Negative, which made him a universal donor and he donated for over 13 years which equaled to more than 23 gallons. When he could no longer give whole blood, he donated his platelets, a process that takes over 2 hours for each donation. Even upon his death, Roy was still giving as he was a tissue and organ donor.
Roy is survived by his daughter Lisa Blythe (Dennis), his daughter-in-law Sharon Mordetzky-Goode, and companion Chrestine Alfaro and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Carolyn Goode, his sons Jeffery Goode and Timothy Goode.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Monday, 2 March 20:1330 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR), 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1345 - Mission briefing.
1400 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service & Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martinlltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
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.
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.
