Per request of our good friend Gregg “Digger” Walker (Walker Family Funeral Services) the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) has been invited to attend the Military Honors of this hero as he makes his final journey.
The PGR will be honored to attend and stand by as his family since Mr. Johnson has no family to attend to him.
Francis was born in Maine on December 19, 1953 and entered into Eternal Rest on July 11, 2015 in Long Beach, California.
Francis proudly served his country during the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army.
After his honorable discharge from the military Francis worked as a construction worker in the shipbuilding industry for more than thirty-five years.
Francis will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Thursday 30 July 2015: 1015 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #2 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1030 – Mission Briefing
1045 – Mission Briefing
1115 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com
ALR Chapter 200
American Legion Post 200
Service Officer
USMC SSgt (Ret) (D.I.)
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?406529 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just
the ones we are honoring.
