The family of SFC William P. Kesler, age 49, and the US Army, have invited the PGR to accompany this Hero from the mortuary to the airport as he travels home to his family in Nevada. We are honored to do so.
SFC William Kesler was serving as a ROTC commander at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, CA at the time of his passing. He had been in the US Army for many years with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He was well respected by all those who knew him, both above and below him in rank.
A friend is quoted in saying "He was good man, Great father, husband & My Best friend. He was smart & Happy & loved his family & friends. He would do any thing for any one . We worked together for many years & he was joy to work with. He maybe is gone but he never be forgotten. Just a nice Man. Just a pleasure to have as a friend."
Bill, as he was known to family and friends, is survived by his wife and children and many other family members, friends and fellow Soldiers. He is deeply missed and will never be forgotten.
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 and his family from the funeral home to the airport, a distance of approx 15 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet us at the airport we will see you there.
Time Table for Friday, 21 OCT 22:1400 - Stage at Akes Family Funeral Home, 9695 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503
https://goo.gl/maps/S6Q1yTgHjnEu2Jod91415 - Mission briefing
1430 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
1445 - KSU to Southwest Airlines Cargo, 540 Hellman Rd., Bldg 1, Ontario, CA 91761
https://goo.gl/maps/muySc7JMTpDGNJUE8 (Approx 15 miles)
1515 - Arrive Southwest Cargo
1520 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero from coach to building
R/C Jason "Shadow" Atkins
SSgt. / USMC Ret.
PGR Ride Captain951.455.6101
shadowpgr@gmail.com
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes
before leaving.
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.
