The family of Colonel Lawrence “Larry” Hannon, USAF, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Larry was born 14 August 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee, and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones, one month shy of his 90th birthday.
Larry devoted 38 years in serving his country in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. He was honorably discharged November 1986 achieving the rank of Colonel. For the next 10 years he served with the USAF Civil Service.
During his civilian life, he was a devoted husband, and father. He loved his 1967 Mustang, boating, waters skiing, shooting pool, and devoted the next 30 years serving his community and the Elks Lodge.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Ann; his children James Hannon, Jeanne Hannon, Gerry Hannon, Julie Castle-Smith; and 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
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 15 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 MONDAY, 04 AUGUST 20251200: Stage at Miller-Jones Menifee, 26770 Murrieta Rd, Menifee, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7XJpn4Xasye5MGNdA1215: Mission briefing.
1235: Flag line as our hero is moved to the coach.
1245: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UAoAQTYkLzPAM6nn71315: Arrival, flag line upon entry for PGR staged near restrooms upon entry.
1345: KSU to shelter for flag line and military honors.
Steve “Taz” George
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
[email}sghdbeast@gmail.com[/email]
714-931-3950You 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.
