The family of Edward “Butch” Kerwinski has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero at his final military hgnors. It will be our privilege to fulfill their request.
Butch, aka Dusty, proudly served in the United States Navy from 1973-1974. Our hero enlisted in the Navy after his high school graduation. At the time of his honorable discharge, he held the rank of Fireman Apprentice (E-2). He served in the South Pacific on USS Haleakala (AE-25), an ammo supply ship.
Following his military service, he had a career as a warehouseman. He spent his last years tending to the care of his aged mother. She sadly passed just a few short weeks before our hero. Butch enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson with lifelong friends.
Butch is survived by his sisters Barbara Dillon, our POC, and Arizona Williams.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 03 OCT 20250930: Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA. (Lemay Blvd near the restrooms on the right).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAoAQTYkLzPAM6nn70945: Mission briefing.
1000: Flag line for the arrival of our hero in family’s car and KSU to assigned cortège.
1030: KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Steve “Capt Chaos” Blumenfeld
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
SSGT USAF 1970-1974
steveb.pgrcc@gmail.com
(661) 212-2284You 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.
