The family of Kenneth Shanefield has invited the PGR to be present to honor their hero as he is laid to rest. We are honored to be there.
Kenneth served in the Army from 11/1954 to 11/1956. He was a clerk typist and also played the Trumpet in the band. He was honorably discharged at the rank of PV2.
In civilian life Kenneth worked as a purchasing agent. His hobbies and interests included Ham Radio operation, fast cars and street racing and riding motorcycles was a true passion. He rode from age 15 to age 78 and stopped only because his son demanded it. Evidently he was forgetting to put his feet down at a stop and was falling over (or, as his son says, was distracted by a pretty lady and lost focus)
Our hero is survived by his son Al, daughter Bonnie, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings are required.Time Table for Wednesday, 24 March, 2020:0900 – Stage at Farmer Boys Restaurant, 20631 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508
https://goo.gl/maps/SR6szPC3WxLZ7SaH80915 – Mission Briefing
0925 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 staging area (will have that info at briefing).
https://goo.gl/maps/6Zw4741RPk14LeFi90955 – Proceed to Shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
1020 – Dismissal.
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
So Cal (High Desert) PGR Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
