The family of Richard R. Havlena has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to honor this American Hero; it will be our honor to do so.
Richard served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam from 1962 to 1968 and was honorably discharged as Radioman 2nd Class.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Richard worked for Verizon for thirty-five years maintaining equipment at the Los Angeles County Fair.
Richard enjoyed watching NASCAR and being surrounded by all eleven of his grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his wife Maureen of fifty years and daughter Christine. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Wednesday 13 April 2016: 1015 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area TBD for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1030 – Mission Briefing
1100 – KSU to assigned shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Deano “Gofer” Parker
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
dean1951@verizon.net
909-732-7235
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.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?416145 Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
