The family of James J. Friedhof 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.
MSGT Friedhof served his country in the Air Force from 1961-1986. He was stationed in Thailand during Vietnam and received the Vietnam Gallantry Cross and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
After MSGT Friedhof retired he kept busy with his interests in travel, photography and electronics. Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nena, 2 daughters, Anna and Angelina, four sons, James, Peter, David, Tom and 8 grandchildren. He is also survived by 4 sisters, Sister Margaret Friedhof, Sharon, Mary and Connie. He also leaves behind 6 brothers, Francis, Irven, Donald, Gerard, Paul and Larry.
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 Tuesday, 5 APR 16: 0900 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA; (staging area TBD for family, staging area 8 for PGR)
https://goo.gl/maps/9GW2jDfDVJ72 0915 - Mission Briefing.
0945 - KSU to Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Chip Williams aka “Dezperaado”
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange, CA
dezperaado@aol.com
760-662-9095
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 post your condolences to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?415841
