The family of Lester N Wright has requested the PGR’s attendance at his military honors. We are honored to accept.
Lester served in the USAF from April 1953 through April 1957, then continued in the Reserves until April 1961. He volunteered and served in the Korean War receiving the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
After he left active duty he attended the Northrup Institute of Technology where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1960. He then worked for North American Aviation which became Rockwell International during the early space programs.
After he retired he enjoyed computers, taking long drives and growing orchids and plumeria.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joanne, his two daughters Lori (Jim) Blankenship and Juli (Ron) Gallego, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He also leaves behind his brother Don (Doris) Wright and Sister-in-law Marilyn Falconer.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Thursday, 10 OCT 19:1330 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA; (staging area TBD for family, staging area 8 for PGR)
https://goo.gl/maps/coajr2KkwBFArWtU91345 - Mission Briefing.
1415 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Chip Williams
aka “Dezperaado”
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainALR/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.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Hero’s. No talking, smoking or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios and cell phones off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe all speed limits. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
