The family of William Rocco Piccirell, 87 has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the accompaniment and services of their loved one and to honor this American Hero; we are honored to do so.
Mr. Piccirell enlisted in the Navy for four years during WWII and was a Pharmacist Mate. After being honorably discharged he earned a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University
In civilian life he worked 34 years as a Claims Adjuster for State Farm Insurance. He loved playing golf, and enjoyed fishing, cooking and gardening
He is survived by his wife Wilma; two sons Michael and Matthew, daughter Roxanne, step son Michael Horner plus 2 grandsons.
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 the funeral services 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.
NOTE: Please enter quietly as service will be in progress.
Time Table for Tuesday 15 OCT 13:1100 - Stage at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church 8540 Weirick Rd, Corona, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/9kkNf1115 - Mission briefing
1130 - Flag line after service for dignified transfer of Hero to coach.
1145 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/mfCZ7 1215 - Est. arrival at RNC
1230 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors, staging area 3
RNC ONLY: Park your bikes on E. Normandy, east of the first circle on the south side of the street, adjacent to Sections 28 and 42. They should park with the front wheels pointed toward the circle. When they roll out to go to the service, they should go back to the first circle and head in whatever direction they need to get to the shelter.
R/C Glenn “Stormy†Blackway
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
grblack@verizon.net
714-309-1556
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)