The family of Lorrelle Rhind has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Final Military Honors of their Hero. It will be our privilege to fulfill their request.
Lorrelle severed in the United States Navy from Oct 1954 to Sept 1960. At the time of her honorable discharge she held the rank of Lieutenant (O-3). She served as a nurse in the South Pacific on Midway Island and in Hawaii at Tipler Army Hospital. She was one of the first Navy Nurses to serve in an Army Hospital. Our hero was also stationed at the Navy Hospital in Saint Albans, New York. . While serving, she was able to meet some celebrities on their USO tours, notably, Elvis and Jack Palance.
Following her proud service to America, our Hero worked as a pediatric registered nurse for 25+ years until her retirement at Parkview Medical Center in Riverside, California. She enjoyed camping and loved to travel with her kids and later took yearly cruises with her brother. She loved to read and loved her pediatric Charges and Angels.
Our Hero is survived by her children: Janice Wilson, Robert Rhind, and David Rhind. She will also be missed by her six grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Temperatures are forecast to be hot, so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat. It can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.Timetable for Wednesday, 21 MAY 20251230 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA. (Lemay Blvd near the restrooms on the right).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAoAQTYkLzPAM6nn71245 - Mission briefing
1300 - Flag line for the arrival of Hero’s coach and KSU to assigned cortège
1330 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
R/C Steve “Capt Chaos” Blumenfeld
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainSSGT USAF 1970-1974
steveb.pgrcc@gmail.com
661-212-2284
You 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 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.
