The family of Ronald Ziska 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.
Ronald proudly enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps right after graduating from high school in 1964. His MOS was Maintenance Electrician where he experienced working on CH46 Chinook helicopters. When he was deployed to Vietnam, he requested flight status and became a door gunner on the CH46. He served with HMM262, 1st Marine Air Wing in Da Nang and was shot down twice during extractions. Included in his numerous awards/citations, he was the recipient of two Air Medals. Ronald was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant (E-6) in 1974.
After the military, Ronald graduated from Stanford University as a Certified X-Ray Technician. After a while he became an Alameda County Sheriff and eventually lateral transferred to the Hayward Police Department. When he was with that department, he received a commendation from the City of Hayward Mayor.
Ronald is survived by his wife Cheryl. Other surviving family members include Tom, Don, Jim, Frankie and Naomi.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Wednesday 18 September 2019 0915 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #9 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E0945 – Mission Briefing
1000 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.com
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.
