The family of Edward Alexander Eilders 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.
Edward was born on 28 March 1992 and entered into Eternal Rest 29 October 2019.
Edward met his wife Michelle in high school through their respective schools' Navy ROTC Programs. They married after high school, and during the next 6 months they both reported to boot camp.
Edward served in the US Navy from 2011 to 2017. He was trained as a Fire Controlman. Edward spent more than 3 1/2 years on the USS Nimitz. During this period of time, his wife Michelle was also serving on a different Aircraft Carrier.
During his last year in the Navy, Edward was a member of the Navy Honor Guard.
The awards Edward earned include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Medal(2), Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon, Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon. Edward was honorably discharged as a Fire Controlman 2nd Class.
Edward loved working on his truck, and building and purchasing firearms.
Edward is survived by his wife Michelle and daughter Katherine.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. If you cannot accompany this Hero, please consider meeting us at the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
Time Table for Thursday 21 November 20191200 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR)
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1215 – Mission Briefing
1245 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Craig ‘HD Craig’ Breskin
So Cal PGR Ride Captaincbreskin@verizon.net
818-448-3955
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.
