SHORT NOTICEThe family of Douglas Gene Ferrell, 67, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so. Of note, this mission was requested by a fellow PGR member whom we had the privilege of attending his father’s military honors last July, 2021.
Douglas served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1973. He was a Vietnam Era veteran and served in the North Africa Communication Command. He was honorably discharged as an E-5. Sadly, this veteran succumbed to early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
He worked and retired from the Chrysler Corporation; he knew and loved cars. He loved volunteering for veteran organizations, giving back and helping his fellow veterans.
Douglas is survived by his wife, Robin; daughter, Amy; son, Eric; and three grandchildren, Jolene, Jack, and Audrey.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Riverside National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 19 DECEMBER 20221230 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA. (Lemay Blvd., near the restrooms).
https://goo.gl/maps/mA45GWnH1x8fzTB661300 - Mission briefing.
1315 - Standby for arrival of Hero and move to assigned cortège.
1345 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Lillian Riddell
SoCalPGR Mission Ops/Ride Captain
lilygirl54@roadrunner.com(909) 855-2623
Riding in memory of my husband, Randy G. Riddell, USN, TM2, E-5, Nov 68-Jul 78.
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance through the rain”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.
