The family of Severino James LeDonne has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
James, as everyone called him, was born on 24 September 1927 and enter into Eternal Rest on 05 February 2019.
James joined the U.S. Navy one month before his 16th birthday and served from 5 August 1943 to 22 March 1946 during World War II. James was a Radioman and had boots on the ground in the Philippines in support of ground units. Among his awards, James received the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 star, Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 star and Philippine Independence Medal. James was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer 3rd Class(Radioman 3rd Class).
James explored many jobs in his 91 years of life, including working in the family garage in his youth, truck driving while his children were young, owned a small grocery store and then a furniture store in Philadelphia before coming to California. He finally retired in 1993 as head mechanic from Litton Industries. James loved his family, loved to travel, camp, fish, but cruises were his passion.
James was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine and his second wife Kathryn. Patricia, his third wife and James were married for 37 years. This blended family produced seven children, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Ann LeDonne, son Anthony, daughters Helen, Kathleen, Patricia’s sons Bill, Joe, daughters Denise and Cheryl.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Tuesday 19 February 20191145 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/oUcb51Ncg4w1215 – Mission Briefing
1245 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Craig ‘HD Craig’ Breskin
So Cal PGR Ride Captaincbreskin@verizon.net
818-448-3955
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.
