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So Cal PGR => So Cal PGR Archives => Topic started by: Ryan Wynn on April 27, 2014, 01:18:20 AM

Title: Clyde Orlando Griffin, 93, USA, WWII, Riverside – 30 APRIL 14
Post by: Ryan Wynn on April 27, 2014, 01:18:20 AM

The family of Clyde Orlando Griffin has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one.  We are honored to do so.
 
Clyde was a corporal in the Army Infantry from 1938 to 1947 and a veteran of WWII. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 bronze star, WWII Victory Medal and Combat Infantry Badge 1st Award.

He retired from both Uniroyal Tires and Aero Jet.

His interests were hunting, fishing and wood working.

He had no children but is survived by several nieces and nephews of whom several were great, great, great nieces and nephews.
 
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.

 
Time Table Wednesday 30 APRIL 2014:

1245 - Staging area 8.5, Riverside National Cemetery, CA 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518  http://goo.gl/maps/4CCsw

1300 - Mission Briefing

1315 – KSU to family staging area 3 and shelter for Flag line, Service and Full Military Honors

 
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.


Glenn 'Stormy' Blackway
SoCalPGR - Ride Captain
grblack@verizon.net
714-309-1556
 
Under the leathers and behind the shades

is a thumping, not of horsepower,

But determination of heart for our brothers, sisters and families

 
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 remember to post your condolences for the family at this link:

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?389576

Title: Re: Clyde Orlando Griffin, 93, USA, WWII, Riverside – 30 APRIL 14
Post by: BethieWethie909 on April 30, 2014, 05:43:06 AM

bump

Title: Re: Clyde Orlando Griffin, 93, USA, WWII, Riverside – 30 APRIL 14
Post by: Jen67 on April 30, 2014, 06:15:55 AM

bump