The family of Bernett Floyd Neumann have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so. Bernett’s son-in-law, Terry, is one of our PGR brothers.
Bernett was born 27 Sep 1927 and entered into Eternal Rest 4 Dec 2019.
Bernett was very proud of his service to our country. He entered the Army on 21 Jan 1946 and served to 4 Jul 1947. Bernett was a Technician 5th Grade at his discharge.
After his service, Bernett received his education at North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1951. He worked as a Pharmacist in Great Falls, Montana, where he met and married Jacquilin (Jackie) in 1964. They later moved to Lewistown, Montana, where he worked at Ed’s Pharmacy/Rexall Drugs until 1972. He then purchased his own pharmacy in Stanford, Montana. While in Stanford, he became involved in community affairs and served as a school board member. Bernett organized the construction of a new swimming pool while doing so at night organized other community members to do landscaping around it. Bernett was not finished; he then became an EMT and was responsible for the purchase of an ambulance for the community. He also trained other community members as volunteers and ran the local ambulance service as well as teaching first aid. He was also responsible for the construction of Judith Basin Manor, a low income, equal opportunity housing project for senior citizens and was involved in the Meals on Wheels. In 1980, he was one of eleven winners of the Jefferson Awards for those who performed significant public service without recognition. In 1984, he moved to Parker and Lake Havasu City working as a Pharmacist until he retired. He then relocated to Highland, California. Bernett also loved hunting, fishing, snow skiing, bowling, golf, playing cards as well as spending time with his family.
Bernett was preceded in death by his wife Jackie, and two brothers, Emerson and Cordell. He is survived by three daughters, Melody Swallows, Melissa Scriven, (wife of PGR Terry Scriven), and Nicki Miller (Terry), four Grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild.
We honor Bernett for service to his community and his country and ask that you honor his life by keeping his memory alive.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to Riverside National Cemetery, approx 12 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Wednesday, 8 January 2020:0800 - Stage at Arlington Mortuary, 9645 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/3wMxZyZALXc4VuYC60840 - Mission Briefing
0900 - Flag for Dignified Transfer to coach
0910 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Staging Area 1)
https://goo.gl/maps/7xQA1hyFgrAjtqmm61000 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Military Honors and Services
R/C Craig Lane (aka JIP-C) Cpl. USMC
SoCal PGR Ride Captainbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
We are forever indebted to those who have given their lives so that we might be free.
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.
