The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend final military honors of Edward Ellis Stein, 98. We are privileged to fulfill their request.
Edward was born on 16 Nov 1926 in Gary, Indiana. Edward entered into the USAF on 13 Sept 1952 in Gary, Indiana. He served close to 10 years. He was honorably discharged at the rank of First Lieutenant (1st LT) from Bergstrom AFB. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He attended Basic Pilot Training, Advanced Pilot Training, and Advanced Pilot School.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 18 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: For those who are inclined, chapel service begins at 1000 hours.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 29 MAY 20251115: Stage at Wood Family Funeral Service, 321 West F St, Tehachapi, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkr5c8GxgyJBuk9a61120: Mission briefing.
1130: KSU to Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/L2SJMY3nwuevdY1y91200: ETA to Bakersfield National Cemetery.
1230: Flag line and military honors.
Jim “Pops” Davis
Tehachapi Area PGR Ride Captain
jdavisabajo514@yahoo.com
(661) 221-3120US Army 1964-1970; Vietnam 1966-1970
Army Ranger Mos 63B20& 63C20
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
