The family of Travis Wayne Zmotony, 44, have requested the Patriot Guard accompany their hero to his final resting place at Riverside National Cemetery. It will be our honor and privilege to honor their wishes.
Travis served in the United States Navy from August 1999 to December 2005 as an AD2, Aviation Machinist Mate, and was honorably discharged at the rank of E5. He was awarded multiple ribbons and medals, the GWOT Service Medal, Expeditionary Service Medal for Iraq and the Global Was Post 9/11 to name a few. His last duty command was with the Strike Fighter Squadron 137.
After his service Travis, was employed by Riverside County as a Correctional Officer and Senior Probation Officer for 17 years. Travis was one of the thousands of disabled veterans that suffered from PTSD and depression.
He enjoyed spending time with his son and his family. He loved traveling, fishing, and shooting. Travis was also a history buff and loved visiting the various naval ships he served on.
Travis is survived by his ex-wife Pam, his son, Liam, and three sisters, Randi, Tassie, and Christy.
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, approximately 28 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 WEDNESDAY, 01 OCTOBER 20250915: Staging at the family’s request for flag line as hero is transferred from the coach to the church for services to begin at 1000 hours. Centerpoint Church, 24470 Washington Ave, Murrieta, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PGBBZ9Loa6bNiPAZ80940: Mission briefing.
Note: Service begins at 1000 and concludes at 1100. There will be stand down time at the conclusion of services at 1100 of approximately one hour. You may choose to go get something to eat after briefing but please arrive back shortly before 1200 for the remainder of the mission.
1200: Flag line for dignified transfer of hero to coach.
1230: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/f7Q8mvUuXDhYodjPA1315: ETA to RNC and move to assigned staging lane.
1400: KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Craig “Jip-C” Lane, CPL USMC
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
bigredroadglide@yahoo.com
(760) 900-0388You 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.
