The family of Dale Powers has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final journey. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero served in the US Navy from March of 1950 to May of 1953 during the Korean War as a Boiler Operator. While serving he was awarded the Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, China Service Medal and the National Defense Ribbon.
As a civilian Dale held several jobs. The majority of his career was with Hughes Aircraft. His hobbies and interests were Genealogy, Politics and Family. He leaves behind his loving wife of 71 years, Lois. His legacy continues through his children Dale and Joy. He will also be missed by his two grandsons, a great granddaughter and his sister, Glenna.
Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested and all PGR members are welcome. We will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the Mortuary Chapel the Cemetery, (approx. 14 miles). Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery, please feel free to do so.
Time table for Thursday, 16 January, 20241115 - Stage at Evans-Brown Mortuary, 27010 Encanto Dr., Sun City, CA (
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1145 - Mission briefing
1215/1230: Dignified transfer (flag line) of our hero from chapel to coach and KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA.
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1300 - ETA at RNC and movement to staging area.
1330 - Shelter and Military Honors
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
So, Cal High desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70
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“One Straw at a time”
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.