The family of Navy veteran John R. Newman has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the services of their loved one and honor this American Hero; we are honored to do so.
John was born June 6, 1928 in Watertown, New York. Mr. Newman enlisted in the Navy at age 17 and was assigned to the Destroyer USS STRIBLING (DD-867). John served his country for a total of 2 years and was a very proud Veteran.
John was married to the love of his life Shirley for 64 years. John and Shirley had 5 children. After his service, John worked as a Mechanic and later as a Real Estate Broker. His passion was mostly centered on his family; however John loved flying planes in his younger days and later in re-took flying lessons and would go for a ride on a plane or helicopter whenever asked. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2012 and is survived by his sons, John, Gary, Mark, and Todd and daughter Barbara, 9 grand children & 9 great grand children.
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.
Please enter quietly as service will be in progress.Time table for Monday, 03 FEB 14:1100 - Stage at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 2110 N San Antonio Ave, Upland, CA 91786.
http://goo.gl/maps/UA7by1115 - Mission briefing.
1130 - Flag line after Memorial service for dignified transfer of Hero to coach.
1140 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518.
http://goo.gl/maps/mfCZ7 (PGR to Staging Area #8)
1300 - Est arrival at RNC.
1331 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
Dennis "Navrick" Navarre
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
Dennis.Navarre@gmail.com
909-262-5545
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 remember to share your condolences with the family at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?386410
