Part 1 of 2 Parts
The wife of PGR Brother and Air Force Veteran William (Bill) John Kearl (67) has requested the Patriot Guard to accompany Bill to his home residence from Las Vegas, Nevada. It is our honor to do so.
Bill, a resident of Apple Valley, was taken to a local hospital after severe pains in his side and vomiting. The doctor made the decision to Life flight him to Las Vegas when no beds at local hospitals were available with the medical care it was determined he required. Unfortunately Bill passed away on the evening of Christmas Day in the Las Vegas hospital.
Bill was an Air Force veteran of 12 1/2 years as a security specialist and electrician. He enlisted in August, 1976, and was honorably discharged in February, 1989. His awards were Good Conduct w/4 clusters, AF Commendation medal, NCO Military Education Ribbon, AF Longevity Service Ribbon w/2 clusters, National Defense Service Medal, AF Oversees Long Tour Ribbon and Small Arms Markmanship w/1 oak leaf.
After medical discharge from the Air Force, Bill worked as a civilian contractor at the Marine Corps base in Barstow for26 years until his retirement.
Bill was a Patriot Guard member and attended mission whenever possible. He enjoyed camping, jeeping and travel with friends. He was also an avid bowler and bowled a 300 game twice. Bill also loved riding his Harley and in 2017 participated in the Run For The Wall on the Southern Route which earned the nickname the “Tennessee Tidal Wave”.
Bill is survived by his wife, Debbie of 36 years. Six brothers and sisters, two step sons and four Grandchildren and his beloved pet Maggie. As well as many friends Bill met on his journey through life.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero from Las Vegas to the family residence in Apple Valley, a distance of approx 167 miles each way. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. Feel free to join at any stop below in time table.
NOTE: PLEASE BE AWARE OF COVID PRECAUTIONS, HAVE MASK AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
This will be a Pony Express mission with Southern Nevada PGR and So Cal PGR.
Part 2, the funeral, will be 9 March 2022 at RNC. Details to follow TIME TABLE for Monday, 10 JANUARY 2022:0830 - Stage at TA Travel Center, 2930 Lenwood Rd., Barstow CA 92311
https://goo.gl/maps/46vpi5Hu8wA6ZhJh80850 - Mission Briefing
0900 - KSU to Chevron, 115 W Primm Blvd, Jean, Nv 89019 (118 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/FoRbzRRr51PEcosR9 1100 - ETA Chevron for fuel and break
1130 - KSU to Davis Funeral Home, 1401 S. Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, Nv 89146
https://goo.gl/maps/QdjuZXVjNrbh1BCF91225 - ETA Davis Funeral Home, meet up with So.Nevada PGR.
1245 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to transport vehicle.
1250 - KSU to Shell, 71808 Baker Blvd., Baker, Ca. for fuel break (103 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/R1c31ezE3qCfNocUA1450 - ETA Shell Station
1520 - KSU from Baker to family residence in Apple Valley, CA (102 miles)
1700 - ETA arrival Apple Valley, Ca
R/C CRAIG LANE AKA JIP-C
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
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.
