CPL Clarence R. Skates, 19, USA(POW/KIA), Ontario/Riverside-13SEP-Part 1

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This will be a 2 Part Mission

The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the arrival and services of a Hero who was a POW in the Korean War and died in the camps. It will be our honor to do so.

Corporal Clarence Ray Skates proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

"Ray" was assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.

In November of 1950, Corporal Skates' unit was overrun by units of the Chinese People's Volunteer Forces and he was taken prisoner.

His date of death is listed as November 30, 1950. He was 19 years old.

His remains were now accounted for and were identified in June of 2017. He will be repatriated to the United States for burial in Riverside National Cemetery.

Part 1 will consist of the Hero's arrival at Ontario International Airport and accompany to the funeral home in Riverside, CA, approximately 19 miles.

Part 2 for Friday, 15 Sep 17,  TBA when details are available.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.


Part 1 Time Table for Wednesday, 13 SEP 17:

0900 - Stage at Jack in the Box, 1840 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761  https://goo.gl/maps/N3YGkymEDpQ2

0915 - Mission briefing

0945 - KSU to arrival location

1015 - KSU to Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92504  https://goo.gl/maps/vjvuMiB6y892

1100 - ETA at Mortuary for Flag Line and dignified transfer of Hero from coach.


R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
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PGR SoCal State Captain
Member since 31 May 2006
PGR # 36750
Dream like you will live forever.
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This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving.

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.