The family of Bruce Cyrus Benter, 80, 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.
Bruce served in the United States Army NGUS ARTY, 120th Field Artillery, 32nd Infantry Brigade from 23 May 1961 to 10 August 1962. He had been activated for the Berlin Crisis. He followed with 6-1/2 years in the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He was honorably discharged from the Army as a PFC E-3.
After his exit from the military, Bruce worked for the City of Riverside Public Utilities for 38 years as a Sr. Electrical Power System Dispatcher. He had a love of jazz music and Sinatra tunes. He also provided frequent “sherpa” assistance for his wife, carrying and guarding her photography equipment.
On Wednesday mornings, Bruce used to participate in Veterans Without Families. However, after his move to Temecula he found the drive to be too much for him to attend. Per his wife,
“Bruce was so proud to be part of the good your organization provides to veterans who served our country.”Bruce is survived by his wife, Patricia, as well as his daughters, Natalie and Jill, and one grandson, Ryker.
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, 13 MARCH 20230930 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518, (Lemay Blvd, near the restrooms).
https://goo.gl/maps/ps1KWZq94jcbyaeq90945 - Mission briefing.
1000 - Await arrival of Hero and KSU to assigned cortège.
1030 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Larry Medcraft, aka “Blaze”
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
LMedcraft@yahoo.comCell: 951-897-6635
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.
