The family of Ronald Leroy Rich, 77, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders accompany him on his final journey and attend his military honors. We are privileged to attend.
Ronald was born in Wichita, Kansas in Sedgwick County on 09/06/1947, just days shy of his 78th birthday. He served in the Naval Reserve for 2 years 4 months 18 days. After he graduated from high school, he enlisted into the United States Navy on 06/21/1965. He attained the rank of E5 on 11/16/1974. His total years of service was 10+ years, with slightly over 2 years foreign sea service in Vietnam. His last duty station was on the USS Mounty Vernon (LSD-39). He was an engine mechanic. He received an honorable discharge from NAVSUPPACT in Seattle.
In his leisure time, Ronald like building and racing go-carts.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Gail Rich.
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 mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 18 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 20250845: Stage at Wood Family Funeral Service, 321 West F St, Tehachapi, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkr5c8GxgyJBuk9a60850: Mission briefing.
0900: KSU to Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/L2SJMY3nwuevdY1y90930: ETA to Bakersfield National Cemetery.
1000: Flag line and military honors.
Jim “Pops” Davis
Tehachapi Area PGR Ride Captain
jdavisabajo514@yahoo.com
(661) 221-3120US Army 1964-1970; Vietnam 1966-1970
Army Ranger Mos 63B20& 63C20
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.
