The family of Vernon Standridge 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.
Vernon was born on 29 June 1938 and entered into Eternal Rest on 11 November 2019.
Vernon received training at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi as a Ground Radio Operator. He was Honorably Discharged as an Airman 2nd Class.
After his Military Service, Vernon worked at Northrup Grumman until his retirement.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Susie Standridge and niece, Cathy Nguyen.
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 church to the mortuary, approx 3 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you cannot accompany this Hero, please consider meeting us at the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
Time Table for Saturday 23 November 2019:0945 - Stage at Maria Regina Church, 2150 W. 135th St., Gardena, CA 90240 (please arrive quietly as services will be in progress)
https://goo.gl/maps/3ovHAP21uo9Lq1q391000 - Mission briefing
1030 - Flag line as hero is moved from church to coach
1040 - KSU to Continental Funeral Home, 13806 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
https://goo.gl/maps/ru7eKjHUMWkQDNn971050 - Estimated arrival at funeral home
1100 - Flag line as Hero is transferred from coach to gravesite
R/C Mike Wiser
So Cal PGR Ride Captain(562) 458-3039
mikewiser@earthlink.net
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.
