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Author Topic: UPDATE - URGENT NOTICE - Ernest Reed, Jr. 57, USN, Desert Storm, RNC, 14 Nov 13  (Read 1113 times)

John Gretzinger

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PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED TIME TABLE

The family of CPO Ernest R. Reed Jr. has asked the PGR to attend his final honors and we are pleased to do so.

Ernest Reed served aboard the USS Constellation and the USS Kitty Hawk during Operation Desert Storm.

After the Navy, Ernest worked at SAIC as part of the IT staff while indulging in motorcycle riding, restoring classics and woodworking in his off hours.

Ernest is survived by his wife Tess Reed; sister Laurie Schemely; son Ernie Reed; daughter Sara Joy Reed; step-children Richard, Sherill and Lori and seven grandchildren.

Time Table for Thursday, 14 Nov 13:

1200 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA – staging area #7 - http://goo.gl/maps/A2AFU

1215 – Mission Briefing

1230 – KSU to the shelter for Flag Line and Military Honors

Ride Captain:
R/C : Ray Gould
aka "T-Bone"
SoCalPGR - Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com
ALR Chapter 200
American Legion Post 200: 2nd Vice Commander
USMC SSgt (Ret.) (D.I.)

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 staging area and you will be briefed there. Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car).

Please remember to share your condolences with the family at this link: http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?385891
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
Assistant State Captain, Southern California PGR