The family of Howard Arthur “Art” Harmond has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral and military honors for their loved one. It will be our honor to do so.
Art served with the 101st Airborne as a SGT in Vietnam from 8/25/1965-8/28/1968. He also was deployed in a Recon Unit while there. He was awarded the Vietnam Service medal, the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation medal. While in Vietnam he was exposed to Agent Orange which led to his death.
Art was proceeded in death by his wife. He is survived by his son, Steven, his daughter Brandi Thompson, two grandchildren and his sister Maie “Sunny” Rice.
This is a Combat Related Death and dog tags will be available.
Time Table for Friday, 26 MAY 2017:1000 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/sZmGJqwbyEv (staging area 4 for family, staging area 8 for PGR)
1015 - Mission Briefing.
1045 - KSU to Flag Line, Service, and Military Honors
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
R/C Chip Williams
aka “Dezperaado”SoCal PGR Ride Captain
ALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange, CA
dezperaado@aol.com
760-662-9095
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.
