The family of Arthur Bennett has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero at his final military honors. It will be our privilege to fulfill their request.
Art proudly served in the United States Navy and Navy Reserve from 1968-1970. At the time of his honorable discharge, he held the rank of SN (E-3). He served in West Pac - Vietnam - on the USS Bullock (LST-509), a tank landing craft. They were operating as a supply and maintenance ship servicing the FAST Boats. They also were carrying Agent Orange to resupply said boats.
Following his service to America, he worked for the Downey Unified School District in their main administration office. He became the President of the California Employees Union. At one of his meetings, he announced that his divorce was final and that he was now “back on the market.” It was at that meeting that his now wife, Pat, thought that since she was also recently divorced, she could approach him. Pat was a Special Education Teaching Assistant. They were married 4 months later and would’ve been married 30 years in August. His interests included Dodgers Baseball and they both enjoyed motorcycle riding. They also participated in Patriot Guard Rider missions.
Our hero is survived by his wife, Pat, their daughter, Annette, and his two stepsons, Mike and Bart. He is also survived by his brother, Bob Bennett, (also a Navy Veteran), and 8 grandchildren ages 7-23 years.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY 03 OCTOBER 20251200: Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA. (Lemay Blvd near the restrooms on the right.)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAoAQTYkLzPAM6nn71215: Mission briefing.
1230: Flag line for the arrival of our hero in family’s car and KSU to assigned cortège.
1300: KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Steve “Capt Chaos” Blumenfeld
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
SSGT USAF 1970-1974
steveb.pgrcc@gmail.com
(661) 212-2284You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
