The family of Elmer "Bud" Joseph Hartney Jr., age 86, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him at his funeral service, we will be honored to do so.
Bud was born in Maryland to Lula and Elmer J. Hartney, Sr on April 4, 1933. He passed away at home in Lake Elsinore on January 29, 2020.
Bud enlisted in the US Air Force in 1950 and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953 at the end of the war, and was always proud of his military service.
After serving in the military Bud was in the gas station and oil business. He was at one time a Vice President of an Oil Company. He spent many years as a gas station supervisor. He also had local businesses in Lake Elsinore, consisting of a produce store and later an Antique shop.
Bud lived in Lake Elsinore close to fifty years and could be seen on a daily walk to Circle K for his paper and 44 ounce soda, or at the Landing Zone for his morning biscuits and gravy. If you have seen him, you knew him. There wasn't a hand he wouldn't shake or a face he wouldn't greet.
Bud married Shirley Mae Kealiher on October 3, 1952 and loved her so much he married her again on February 26, 1953. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley, He is survived by his children, Joseph, Samuel, William, Deborah and Shelly; brother, William; Seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Dallas, Heather, Gary, Christian, Brendan and Hanna; Six great-grandchildren, Brenden, Zaylin, DJ, Lilika, Hazley and Hagen; Daughter-in-laws, Julie and Joanie; Son-in-law, Gary; Sister-in-law, Kiwi; Grand daughter-in-law, Jordan. Grand son-in-law, David.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Wednesday, 12 FEB 2020:1045 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Staging #8 for PGR, Staging #3 for family)
https://goo.gl/maps/yDdqhcnXgyMamFySA 1100 - Mission Briefing
1130 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
RC Steve “Taz” George
SoCalPGR Ride Captain714-931-3950
sghdbeast@gmail.com
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.
