This mission will consist of a Pony Express of our Hero involving both Arizona and So Cal PGR to bring our Hero to his final resting place.
The family of Ernest Dale Burrell has requested that the Patriot Guard pay Honors to this American Hero and accompany him on his final journey, it will be our distinct Honor to do so.
Dale, as he was known by family and friends, was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Downey, Calif. After Dale graduated Huntington Park High School he enlisted in the military to serve his Country. He served in the US Air Force from 1957 to 1961.
During Dale's time in the Air Force he served in Puerto Rico during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Many nights he ended up having to sleep on the runways in case a call came to scramble for the planes. This was a very volatile time for the United States and Cuba. Dale attained the rank of Airman 2nd Class while he was serving his Country.
When Dale was honorably discharged from the Air Force, he and his wife Doris moved around from time to time, living in various cities in California. They lived in Norco, Downey, and numerous other places before settling down in Bouse, Arizona.
When Dale became a civilian, he found out camping was just as good as moving from town to town. He and his wife Doris loved boating and camping. Their main goal was to make sure they never fell out of love with each other, and they never did.
Dale's time on this planet came to an end at the age of 79 years. He has now gone on to find another place of adventure and to wait for Doris.
Dale will be traveling by motorcycle from Arizona to Chiriaco Summit, with his friend and American Legion brother, Chuck Jordan. Chuck is an ALR member as well as the Chaplain that will be officiating at Dale's service. Chuck will turn over the cremains to Mike "Joker" Courtright, our Ride Captain, for final transport.
Note: This mission will consist of multiple stops for food and fuel. If you want to join along the way you can join at any of the stops. Come fueled up and ready to roll.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero from Chiriaco Summit to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Saturday, 03 March 2018:0600 - Stage at LA Harley Davidson of Anaheim, 2635 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, Calif. 92833
https://goo.gl/maps/HiZ8MJGRq1r0615 - KSU to McDonalds, 2140 W. Ramsey St. Banning, Ca. 92220 (1hr. 7 min/69 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/ZaxEVRTWZNy0725 - ETA at McDonalds, (15 min. fuel, and restroom)
0740 - KSU to Chiriaco Summit Chevron, 62450 Chiriaco Rd., Chiriaco Summit, Ca. 92201 (1hr. 8 min/73 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/n7iZjEvJ9ZF20850 - ETA at Chiriaco Summit Chevron
0915 - Dignified transfer of Hero to So Cal PGR
0930 - KSU to McDonalds, 2140 W. Ramsey St., Banning, Ca. 92220 (1 Hr. 7 min/73 mi)
https://goo.gl/maps/ZaxEVRTWZNy1045 - ETA at McDonalds (30 min break chow and fuel)
1125 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Ca. 92518 (31 min/30 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/ZvtzLo7Ju4F21200 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery (Family staging area #3 , PGR north of staging #8)
1230 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
"Standing for those who stood for us"
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 R/C (Ride Captain). 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.
