The family and the US Army have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero, US Army Private Michael Kozlowski. It will a great honor to do so.
Michael Kozlowski was born December 28,1939. He enlisted into the US Army at the age of 19 and served from 15 July 1958 to 28 June 1960. While serving, Michael assembled ammunition and missile. He was honorably discharged as P-2 Private.
Michael married Sandy in 1980 and was married for 39 years. Before they were married, Michael worked in sales and later after they were married, Michael and Sandy started a business called S&M Sales which involved construction and carpet. During Michael's later years, he became unable to continue to do the work on his own. Michael continued to do the estimates, and had contractors complete the work.
His hobbies included bowling, shooting pool and dancing. Michael is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Tammy, and 2 step children. Michael also had 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
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 mortuary to Riverside National Cemetery, approx 20 miles. 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.
Time Table for Wednesday 30 October 20190945 - Stage at Thomas Miller Mortuary, 1118 E. 6th Street, Corona, CA 92879
https://goo.gl/maps/Vj3Fu2VHWRcQReqE81000 - Mission Briefing
1015 - Flag line as hero is brought out to coach
1030 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/wp4tANiRzgzGHbhi81115 - Arrive to Staging Area #3 for family; Staging Area #8 for PGR
1130 - Flag Line as hero is moved fro the coach to the shelter for Military Honors
RC David Grubb
SoCal PGR Ride Captain714-853-0410
dairymandave722510@gmail.com
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.
