The family of Deleon "Leon" Schauperl 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.
Leon was born on 26 April 1934 and entered into Eternal Rest on 21 August 2019.
He joined the US Marine Corp right after his High School Graduation and served from 1953-1956. Leon trained as a Mortar Man with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, and served during the Korean War. His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Korea Medal, and the Korean Service Medal. Leon was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant.
After the military, Leon went into law enforcement with the Fullerton Police Department. He worked for 30 years, 13 of these years were as a Homicide Detective. He was well known for having brought down the East Side Rapist and Serial Killer which resulted in conviction with a life sentence.
After Leon retired from law enforcement, he and his wife Sharron moved to Springville, CA where he farmed 2 orange groves and enjoyed playing golf. Leon loved travelling with Sharron in their RV, going cross country, and to bluegrass festivals with their friends. They frequently relived their honeymoon with routine trips to Morro Bay, and Leon was a long time member of Hillside Community Church.
Leon is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sharron, daughters Sheryl, Cynthia, Kimberly, Shannon, Jill, sons Richard, Dan, 18 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Note: 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 Monday, 2 September 20190845 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E0900 - Mission Briefing
0930 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Craig (HD Craig) Breskin
So Cal PGR Ride Captaincbreskin@verizon.net
818-448-3955
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.
