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The family of Richard Franden, known as "Jigsaw" by friends and family, have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to pay Honors on their hero's final journey home. It will be our honor to do so.
Richard was 66 years old at the time of his death. He was born December 15, 1951, and passed on February 26, 2018.
Richard was a member of the United States Army from 1970 to 1978. He was a mechanic with the 94th Engineer Battalion stationed at Fort Ord, Ca and later reassigned to the US Army Garrison in Darmstadt, Germany. He attained the rank of Sergeant.
After his discharge he worked with the MTA for 36 years until his retirement last year.
Richard loved his Honda Goldwing, and he loved riding with his wife, Paula.
He is survived by his wife Paula, son David, daughter Juley, 2 brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard met Paula while both were in the Army stationed in Germany. Paula was trained as a combat medic.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Military Veterans.
Time Table for Friday, 23 March 20181015 - Stage at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
https://goo.gl/maps/PyDcAZKFQMy 1030 - Mission Briefing
1100 – Flag line as Hero is moved to family vehicle
1110 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1145 - Estimated arrival at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR)
R/C: Craig (HDCraig) Breskin
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
818-448-3955
cbreskin@verizon.netYou 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 remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
