The family of
Ernest Keith Gidney has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard to Honor their loved one. It will be our Honor to do so.
This request has come in from Keith’s son, Mike who is also a Patriot Guard Rider.
Keith, as he liked to be called by his friends, served in the United States Navy in Vietnam from 26 Oct 1965 to 10 Oct 1969.
After his service in the Navy Keith went into the trucking industry where he worked for 30 yrs. In his off time he loved to play and just hang out with all his Grandchildren.
Keith loved all sports but mainly football. Being as Keith was from Pennsylvania he was a big "Steelers" fan. All of the memorabilia that he could get for the Steelers Keith is said to have owned.
Keith leaves behind his wife: Diane, his 2 children: Mike Palmer & Larry Fritzam, Grandson: Mike Palmer Jr., Great- Great Grandson: Jonathon, and one brother: Berry Gidney.
Note: There will be no service at the church. We will be meeting the family in the back parking lot. There is also a Christian School that will be in session on the premises. If you are stopped at the gate let them know you are there for Keith Gidney service, they are expecting us, they will wave you thru.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 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 Thursday, 20 April 2017:1245 - Stage at Harvest Church, 6115 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA 92504 ( Back Parking Lot)
https://goo.gl/maps/9FZEXgqFee32 1300 - Mission Briefing
1330 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 Staging area # 3
https://goo.gl/maps/r93MoET1stq 1400 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1430 - KSU to assigned shelter for final Honors
R/C Mike "Joker" CourtrightSoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
Only 2 defining forces offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ, and
the American Soldier:One died for your soul, the other
one died for your freedom.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.
