The family of John King Thies 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.
John was born on 23 March 1932 in Woodstock, Illinois.
John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1956. His awards/citations included the National Defense Service Medal. He was a 1st Lieutenant at the time of his
honorable discharge from Stead Air Force Base, Reno, Nevada.
John Was a Banker/Loan Officer for over twenty-five years.
John is survived by children John, Kathy, and Andrea. He also leaves behind his step-daughter Patricia.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Tuesday 15 June 20210930 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E (PGR Staging: on Normandy near the first roundabout, entering at East Normandy and passing Staging Area #9)
1000 – Mission Briefing.
1015 – KSU to the assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service, and Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
lltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
"Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. – Courage"
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 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.
