The family of Howard Batey 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.
Howard was born Aug 13, 1933 and was 85 years young at the time of his passing and served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 thru 1954. His rank was PFC at the time of his honorable discharge from military service, he was an Aviation Specialist while in the service. Howard was stationed at Miramar during much of his service and served in the Korea war. Howard also enlisted in the National Guard and was stationed in El Centro, California.
Howard was a truck driver during much of his civilian life and enjoyed golfing (playing and watching), motorcycles, working on old classic cars, flying and working on airplanes. He had an airplane at Flabob Airport for many years.
Howard is survived by his wife Sandra, siblings James and Eldon, children Sandra Batey and Melissa Rouille, 7 grand children and 11 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please respect the rules of the cemetery as we are guests at the Riverside National Cemetery.
Time Table for Monday 22 Oct 20180915 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508 (Staging Area 2 for Family, Staging Area #8 for PGR)
https://goo.gl/maps/yKh6e5buoH920945 - Mission Briefing
1015 - KSU to assigned committal area for Flag Line and Military Honors for our Hero
R/C Larry Medcraft
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainLMedcraf@yahoo.com
Cell: 951-897-6635
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.
