The PGR has been invited by the family of SFC Robert Earl Jones, 79, US Army(Ret), to honor him for his service to his country. We will be honored to do so.
SFC Jones served his country for 20 years in Vietnam, Korea and Germany and the US. When he retired in 1975, he became a biomedical engineer and eventually started his own successful business.
A former motorcycle rider and a lifelong golf lover, SFC Jones also loved to travel and was quoted as saying; “I have been around the world twice and shook everyone’s hand at least once”
He is survived by his second wife of 34 years, Ann, four children, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday 9 September 2016:
1015 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Family to staging area #1, PGR to staging area #8)
https://goo.gl/maps/bLcXz4Pg82G21030 - Mission briefing
1100 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Chip Williams
PGR Ride Captain
ALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange CA
US Army, Cold War Vet
760-662-9095dezperaado@aol.com
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.
Please remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?422319
