The family of Alan Garvan has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to pay Honors on their Hero's final journey home. It will be our honor to do so.
Alan was 70 years old at the time of his death. He was born in 1947, and passed in 2018.
Alan joined the United States Army in 1966. He served in the Infantry until 1969, and was deployed to Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
After the service, Alan worked as an independent truck driver for 14 years, and a Facilities Maintenance Manager with ITT Cannon for 27 years. He loved camping and riding bikes with his family.
Alan is survived by his wife Yolanda, daughters Ramona, Renee, Danielle, Rebecca, stepsons Robert, Damian, and 14 grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Monday, 09 July 2018:1315 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1330 - Briefing
1400 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C: Craig (HDCraig) Breskin
So Cal PGR Ride Captain818-448-3955
cbreskin@verizon.net
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.
