The family of Billy E. Claybrook have invited the Patriot Guard to accompany him to his final resting place. It will be our honor to do so.
Billy is a member of the Greatest Generation having served with the 29th Infantry in World War II as an airplane and engine mechanic in 1945. Billy was wounded at Strizon, Czechoslovakia at the young age of 20. Billy was awarded the Purple Heart in addition to the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. His dates of service were from 26 Mar 1943 to 3 March 1946.
After his military service, Billy lived in Palm Springs for over 50 years. He had a bath and closet design business along with his wife, Jonora. He created bathrooms and closets for many celebrities including Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
Billy passed in 2005 and his wife, Jonora, recently passed in March of this year. They are to be interred together. Billy is survived by his son, Bobby Claybrook, and was predeceased by a son, Jimmy Claybrook.
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 church to the cemetery, approx 52 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR Wednesday, 5 April 2023:1100 - Stage at Center for Spiritual Living, 2100 E. Raquet Club Rd., Palm Springs, CA, 92262
https://goo.gl/maps/eqL4XpChycbzhuRm71130 - Mission Briefing
1215 - Standby as services ongoing
1230 - Flag Line for dignified transfer to family vehicle
1245 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA. 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/x6utYohhENyt3HAM81345 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1415 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line and Military Honors
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SO/CAL PGR RIDE CAPTAINbigredroadglide@yahoo.com
760-900-0388
In loving memory of Beth Allen, may she rest in peace.
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.
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.
