The family of Olen Greer Baggett Jr. have invited the Patriot Guard to join them in paying honor to this American Hero from WWII. It will be our distinct honor to do so.
This request comes in from one of our own, who's the son of this American Hero. It will mean a lot if we can turn out to honor this hero for our brother Lindell ( Medicine Man) Baggett. He has been a PGR member since 2007.
Olen was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Olen graduated from Capital Hill High School.
Olen joined the United States Army Air Corp. from 1945-1946. He than became a proud member of the United States Air Force from 1951 - 1952.
While at Shaw Field, Oklahoma City, Olen was promoted to Staff Sergeant. Olen was part of the Air Crash Rescue Team, (ACRT). Olen loved to play on the inner - unit baseball team.
Upon his honorable discharge from serving his country Olen attended Los Angeles City College. Olen earned his Bachelors and his Masters degrees at California State University in Los Angeles. Olen was a teacher and a coach at Palmdale High School, San Bernardino Valley College, and Crafton Hills College. He retired after 28 yrs.
Olen loved playing golf, but his specialty was baseball. Olen was responsible for sending a few young men into professional baseball, working with farm systems, and scouts.
Olen is survived by his wife of 65 yrs. Pat, and his son Lindy, and brother Carl.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Monday 24 NOV 14: 1115 - Stage Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301 (PGR proceed straight ahead thru gate and stage on Sequoia St. It is approx. 60 yds. from gate entrance. Mausoleum will be to our right)
http://goo.gl/maps/aozOL 1130 - Mission Briefing
1145- Family will be arriving with our hero
1200 - Flag Line into Chapel area of Mausoleum where Hero will be interred
R/C: Mike "Joker" CourtrightSoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714 - 321 - 3356
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 post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?397233
