The family of Steven Drake Holton 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.
Steven served active duty in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1985 and was in the reserves until 1988. Steven’s last duty station was in the Republic of Panama with Company B, Second Battalion 187th Infantry Regiment. Steven was an infantryman whose awards/citations included the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Marksman Badge with M-16 Rifle Bar and the Expert Badge with Hand Grenade Bar. He was honorably discharged as a SP4 (Specialist 4th Class).
After his honorable discharged from the military, Steven worked as a construction worker doing drywall taping for twenty-seven years and then worked in HVAC for about eight years.
Steven’s hobbies/pastimes included going on hikes and camping trips with the family, reading history books and then sharing his new knowledge with his daughters especially who shared in his interest. He also enjoyed lifting weights, working out in the garage or doing yard work with his boys.
Steven is survived by his wife Deanna and children Zuri, Jillian, Drake and Bennie. He also leaves behind three grandchildren and sisters Penny, Jennifer and Wendy.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Wednesday 13 June 2018 1115 – Stage at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church, 988 W. Ontario Ave., Corona, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/K2aPRwWtdmR21145 – Mission Briefing
1200 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1200 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1300 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.com
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.
