The family of Joel Young and friends, PGR and VWF member, James Burrowes (Choo-Choo), have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the final military honors of their hero. It will be our privilege to fulfill their request.
Joel severed in the United States Army from 2010-2014. He was deployed to Afghanistan with the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment (2-1 CAV) “Blackhawks.” This is the nickname for the 2nd Squadron, likely due to their historical and current use of Black Hawk helicopters. He served with distinction as a Cavalry Scout, MOS 19D. At the time of his Honorable Discharge, Joel held the rank of Sergeant (E-5).
Following his proud service to America our hero worked as a Tap-Tech for a beverage company, then on a gas service drill crew for Northern Pipeline. Ultimately, his last 11 years were his favorite as a Conductor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF). Part of a conductor’s duties include overseeing the crew and managing the train’s travel and route.
In his free time our hero enjoyed playing golf and the game of cornhole. He was an avid Los Angeles sports fan, following the Dodgers, Kings and Lakers.
Our hero is survived by his mother, Terry Ennema, his father, Gary Young Sr., brother, Gary Young Jr., and his three children, Kason (16), Harper (12), and Declan (9). He will be missed by more in his extended family and his co-workers.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 20 JUNE 20250945: Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA. (Lemay Blvd near the restrooms on the right).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAoAQTYkLzPAM6nn71000: Mission briefing.
1015: Flag line for the arrival of hero’s coach and KSU to assigned cortège.
1045: KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Steve “Capt Chaos” Blumenfeld
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
SSGT USAF 1970-1974
steveb.pgrcc@gmail.com
661-212-2284You 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.
