Per request of our good friend and PGR member Gregg “Digger” Walker (Walker Family Funeral Services), the family of Roger Barryman Steppe has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Roger was born in Tavares, Florida on 04 October 1926 entered into Eternal Rest on 23 July 2018 at the V.A. Medical Center in Loma Linda.
Roger was only sixteen in 1943 when he joined the Merchant Marines in the midst of World War II. Roger served with the Merchant Marines until 1950 and then enlisted in the Army serving as a Medic until 1952. Roger saw a lot of action aboard Merchant Marine and Coast Guard vessels supporting troops throughout the Pacific during World War II from1943 to 1945. Roger was honorably discharged from the Army in 1952.
After the military Roger earned his Bachelor’s Degree and involved himself in numerous ventures, one of which included Owner/Developer in land and property industry, where he established mobile parks for many communities.
Roger is survived by his wife Louise, two daughters Shelly and Debbie and a son Roger Jr. He is preceded in death by his son Greg.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Friday 17 August 2018 1300 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1330 – Mission Briefing
1345 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Dean Parker aka Gofer
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
909-732-7235
dean1951@verizon.net
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 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.
