The family of Donald J. Lies, 88 yrs of age, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his funeral service, it will be our honor to do so.
Donald enlisted in the US Army in 1946 and honorably served his county until 1948. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal and the Army Occupation Medal for his service in Japan. He was honorably discharged at the rank of PFC.
After his service Donald worked for a national food warehouse chain starting out as a butcher and he retired as a warehouse inspector. He was known for his home made yard crafts and he loved his Minnesota Twins.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Donald is survived by his 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Saturday, 12 NOV 16: 0830 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Family to staging area #1, PGR to staging area #8)
https://goo.gl/maps/WD2yShWm8tj 0900 - Mission briefing
0930 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
R/C Ray 'T Bone' Gould
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
ray@gouldgps.com
951-634-4112 cell 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.
Please post your condolences to the National link:
tps://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?424567
