We have been invited by the family of Alan Wheeler, 78, to be present as he receives his
military honors, we are privileged to do so.
After Al graduated from Westchester High School he enrolled at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, earning a degree in Business. He served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was overseas in 1967‐1968 and while there he earned an Army Commendation Medal. Al was Honorably Discharged in 1973.
He met his wife of 54 years, Sharon Lynn Wheeler, in 1962. They married June 15th, 1968, in Inglewood, CA, after Al returned from Vietnam. Al was a dedicated and loving family man to Sharon and his two daughters, Alysha and Tiffany. He took especially great delight in being a grandfather of three.
Family was the most important part of Al’s life. His had fond childhood memories and loved his parents dearly. Growing up, holidays and special occasions were always well attended by extended family. Al carried on the tradition of the Walsh/Wheeler Family Golf Tournament, held every Easter, for 50 years. He made a great effort to keep in touch with family through the years and attended as many weddings and special gatherings as he could.
He was an incredibly dedicated, honest, and hardworking company man for Carnation/Nestle Foods for 26 years. His warm and generous spirit fostered many close relationships that allowed him to make a perfect transition into starting a food consulting business after retirement, with his close relative Dennis. He worked passionately every day, until his passing.
Al also had a lifelong passion for baseball. He started playing as a young boy and was an All‐Star Pitcher at Westchester High School. He made lifelong friendships, with whom he played softball with as an adult for many years. His favorite activity besides watching his daughters grow up ‐ and attending all their dance performances ‐ was watching Dodgers baseball.
He is survived by his sister Vicki, wife Sharon, married daughters Alysha and Tiffany, and 3 grandchildren ‐ Taylor, Jake, and Jax.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Monday, 28 November 2022:1300 - Stage: Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 VAN BUREN BOULEVARD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/asEMKsDajKK4Cp2X71315 - Mission Brief
1330 - Standby for Family and Hero to arrive
1400 - KSU To shelter for Flag Line, Service & Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
SoCal PGR Ride Captainlltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-CourageYou 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.
