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John Gretzinger

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The family of Wayne Grubb has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. We are honored to do so.

Wayne served in the Army Air Corp during WWII from December 1942 to January 1946. He was assigned to the Western Pacific Region where he took part in anti-submarine activities and the air offensive on Japan. Citations earned include the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. His attained the rank of Corporal at discharge.

In civilian life Wayne was employed by Douglas Aircraft in the aerospace industry. He is survived by sons Jim and Ed and daughter Ginger, four grandsons and two 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 Friday 16 SEP 2016:

0930 Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518, family at staging area #2, PGR north of staging area #8. https://goo.gl/maps/TwTLeVNvpXr

0945 Mission Briefing

1015 KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and full military honors.

R/C:  Vern Grimshaw

SoCal PGR Ride Captain
vgrimshaw@aol.com
562-458- 4421

“Lead with Respect; Serve with Compassion"

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 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. Please ride/drive safely.

Please share your condolences at the following link --> https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?422568
John D. "Major" Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
Assistant State Captain, Southern California PGR