The family of Dennis King has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final journey. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero enlisted in the Marine Corps 7/28/1959 and was honorably discharged 2/29/1980 at the rank of Master Sergeant (E-8). During his years of serving in the Corps, Dennis was awarded the following honors: National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal w/ Silver Star, Vietnam Service Medal w/4 Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Meritorious Mast, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/cross and palm, Rifle Marksmanship and Pistol Sharpshooter badges.
As a civilian, Dennis worked as the head of security for Target Stores. His hobbies and interests included bowling, watching movies, reading newspapers and he loved to eat.
Our hero is survived by his loving wife, Virginia; daughter Kristi; stepsons, Dennis and Danny. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and leaves behind two nephews, Rex and Gimmy, and niece, Tammy.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to the cemetery, less than seven miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 05 SEPTEMBER 20250945: Stage at St Christopher Parish, 25075 Cottonwood Ave., Moreno Valley. (Please arrive quietly as service will be ongoing.)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HSAeHS3UWApWxrXDA1000: Mission briefing.
1030: Flag line for dignified transfer from chapel to coach.
1045: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA. (7 miles)
1100: ETA at RNC and move to staging lane.
1130: KSU to shelter for honors and services.
Billy “BillyJean” Morgan
SoCal PGR High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70
(949) 939-7282“One straw at a time”You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
