The family of Howard Arthur Anderson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor the life and service of their loved one as he is laid to rest on 09 September, 2019. It will be our honor.
Howard Anderson was born on 27 October 1942 and passed on 25 August, 2019. He enlisted in the US Navy on 03 March, 1964 and worked as an Electronics Technician until his honorable discharge on 22 March 1968. He spent a tour in Vietnam on a Navy Destroyer earning the Navy Commendation Medal as well as the National Defense, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign ribbons.
Following his discharge Howard spent his early years as an IT specialist but majority of his working life as a Customer Service Manager in the furniture industry. He was a big fan of the NFL and equally as enthusiastic about Fantasy Football.
Howard is survived by by his wife Carla, his adult son and daughter Christopher and Tracy and stepson Jason. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Teague, Quinn and Royce.
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 services 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 Monday, 09 SEP 2019:1015 - Stage at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92504
https://goo.gl/maps/6TiNVZUjENqGREus8 (Please arrive QUIETLY as services will be in progress)
1045 - Mission Briefing
1100 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from mortuary to coach
1115 - KSU for accompaniment to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/j9SKxSdgTNXSom8171145 - Est arrival at cemetery
1230 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
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.
