The family of John "JJ" Leonard has asked the Patriot Guard to join them in honoring their hero, and we a proud to stand with them.
JJ was a proud Marine who served his country as a Radio Relay Operator from 1958 to 1962 rising to the rank of Lance Corporal.
JJ continued to serve as a 37 year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department as a motor officer. Fifteen years of that he was the Master Drill Instructor for the LAPD Motor Drill Team. He was also a life member of the American Legion and 1st Marine Division Association, past Secretary of the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society as well as a member of the Iron Spartans and MMOC.
JJ loved to show off his extensive collection of Police and Military memorabilia while swapping stories with his visitors.
JJ is survived by his wife, Julie Ann; daughters Karen Nivens, and Sharon Leonard; sons Phillip and James Leonard; grandchildren Kevin and Cole Nivens, and Son-In-Law Craig Nivens.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this PGR Brother. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the family from their home to the church. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the church, we will meet you there.
NOTE: The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.Time Table for Saturday, 22 August 2015:0900 - Stage at Woodlake and Saticoy in the Field's Market parking lot (
https://goo.gl/maps/k0NS0).
0915 - Mission Briefing
1000 - KSU to family home and flag line as the family enters their limousine.
1015 - est. KSU to Saint Bernadine of Siena Parish, 24410 Calvert Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (
https://goo.gl/maps/CBhSm)
1030 - est. Arrival at the church and Flag Line for Military Honors and as the family enters the church.
Military Honors will take place outside the church prior to the service.
1100 - Funeral Mass. We are invited to attend or wait in the reception hall.
1200 - est. Flag Line as the family exits the church and proceeds to the reception hall.
R/C John GretzingerMAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
RVN 1970, 1971
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
jdgretz@gmail.comYou 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.
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