Per request of our good friend and PGR member Gregg “Digger” Walker (Walker Family Funeral Services), the family of Col. Clifford E. Keys Jr. 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.
Clifford was born in Burbank on 01 July 1928 and entered into Eternal Rest on 19 August 2018 in Myerstown, Pennsylvania.
He moved to Pennsylvania to be near his daughter Anne.
Clifford proudly served his Country in the U.S. Army in both Korea and Vietnam earning his Jump Wings while with the Airborne Division. Clifford earned two Master’s Degrees and his Doctorate and during his military service he served as a Chaplain. Clifford honorably retired after thirty-one years of active duty as a Colonel.
Following his military retirement Clifford went on to work in the Pentagon for another ten years.
Clifford was an honorable, proud American, Veteran and citizen.
Clifford is survived by daughter Anne and two sons Michael and Kelly. He also leaves behind three children from his wife’s first marriage as well as some grandchildren. Clifford is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie who died in 2009 and whose services were also were also handled by Walker Family Funeral Services.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Tuesday 04 September 2018 1045 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1115 – Mission Briefing
1130 – KSU to assigned Shelter 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.
