So Cal PGR > So Cal PGR Archives

Philip De La Rosa Plank, 79, USA/Vietnam, RVSD/RNC - 13 Nov

(1/1)

Lilygirl54:
The family of Philip De La Rosa Plank has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final journey.  We are honored to fulfill this request.

Our hero served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 5 (E-5).  While in Vietnam, he served with the 2nd Armored Division, (Hell on Wheels.)  During that time, he was awarded four Bronze Stars!  He also received the National Defense Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.  He earned expert ratings with the M-14 and M-16 rifles as well as the M-60 machine gun.

He did not work as a civilian due to his 100% disability rating.  He enjoyed reading and family.

Philip leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Ramona.  He also leaves behind four children: Woody, Lupe, Sushi, and Zander.  He will be missed by 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 siblings, Donna and Freddy.

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 12 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 THURSDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2025

1145:  Stage at Preston Simmons Mortuary, 3358 Mission Inn Blvd, Riverside, CA.   https://maps.app.goo.gl/C1jAiMnxAQsS4n3v7

1215:  Mission briefing.

1230:  Flag line for dignified transfer from chapel to coach.

1245:  KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.   https://maps.app.goo.gl/j3VGt2HrFsm9pqXS7

1315:  ETA at RNC and move to staging lane. 

1345:  Shelter for honors and services.

Billy “BillyJean” Morgan
SoCal 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.

Navigation

[0] Message Index