Per request of Todd Memorial Chapel, Pomona, the family of Sidney Katzman has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
It will be our honor to do so.
Sidney proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954 as a Radio Operator during the Korean War. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune and some the awards/citations that he was awarded included the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy OCC Medal (Europe). He was honorably discharged as a Corporal.
Sidney worked as a Painting Contractor.
Sidney is survived by his children Kristine, Connie and Ronald. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
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 Todd Memorial Chapel, Pomona to his final resting place. 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.
Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.
Time Table for Friday 29 December 2017 1015 – Stage at Todd Memorial Chapel, 570 Garey Ave., Pomona, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/Mb8qaNgTTox1045 – Mission Briefing
1100 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1100 – KSU to Pomona Valley Memorial Park, 502 E. Franklin Ave., Pomona, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/TQM6RoKUYUR21115 – Arrive assigned gravesite for Flag line, Services and Military Honors
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal 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 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.
