Per request of Courtney Lynch (Todd Memorial Chapel, Pomona), the family of Dennis Mitchell Gates has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Dennis served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1989 attaining the rank of SP4 (Specialist 4) prior to his honorable discharge. Dennis received awards/citations that included the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Sharpshooter Badge with Hand Grenade Bar and Expert Badge with a 45 Caliber Pistol Bar.
Dennis is survived by his wife Sara. He also leaves behind this parents, two brothers and a sister as well as nieces and nephews.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday 24 November 2017 1230 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #2 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1300 – Mission Briefing
1315 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
Larry Medcraft
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
LMedcraf@yahoo.com
951-897-6635 cell
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 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.
