The family of Navy Veteran Jon Basel has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Jon proudly served with the US Navy in Okinawa from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War.
Following his military service Jon was a Sales and Marketing Consultant.
Jon is survived by his wife Madeleine, four children, and six grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from their residence to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Wednesday, 17 JUN 2015:
1200 - Stage at Vons, 11800 De Palma Road, Corona, CA 92883
https://goo.gl/360COh1215 - Mission Briefing
1230 - KSU to Family residence (about 1 mile)
1245 - Flag Line as Hero is brought out to awaiting vehicle
1300 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/O27cvH (approximately 30 miles)
1345 - Estimate arrival at Riverside National Cemetery (Family at staging area #1, PGR stage north of staging area #8 )
1400 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and service with Full Military Honors
R/C: Ken Holst
SoCal PGR Ride Captainca2whlcruzr@gmail.com
562-972-7882
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” ~ Amelia Earhart
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. The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Please post your condolences at the national link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?404870
