The family of Eugene Garland Ryker has asked the Patriot Guard to stand Honors for their loved one. It will be our Honor to do so.
Eugene or Gene as he liked to be called by his friends was born in 1942. Gene was as sharp a kid growing up as anyone could want. By the age of 17 yrs old Gene had already earned his AA degree. Gene was always interested in Electrical Engineering.
Both of Gene’s parents were school teachers, so it was pretty easy to see where his education began.
After Gene obtained his degree in Electrical Engineering, Gene joined the Army. Upon joining, the Army sent Gene to North Dakota University to further his education after which time he was deployed to Germany.
He was in charge of his mortar unit as they gained control of many towns in Germany with the 42nd Rainbow Division, Battery B, 323rd Company.
Gene attained the rank of Sergeant. Gene also kept a journal for the entire company during the war.
He is part of the "Greatest Generation." He served from April 1, 1944, and was discharged April 1, 1946.
Upon his Honorable discharge Gene went to work for the Department of Water and Power. Gene worked as a field technician and retired as an electrical engineer.
Gene loved everyone and never met a stranger he didn't know.
Gene leaves behind his wife, Fern, 2 sons Paul, and James. His daughter Elizabeth proceeded him in death
Gene also leaves his Stepchildren: Diana, Darlene, Jennifer, Frank, and James, ; 9 Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Monday 6 Feb. 2017
1015- Stage Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Ca. 92518
( Family stage #1, PGR north of Staging area #8)
1030 - Mission Briefing
1100 KSU to site for flagline as Hero is brought to shelter
RC Dean "Deano/Gofer" Parker
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
dean1951@verizon.net
909-732-7235 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.
