The family of Thomas Aaron Dennis Sr., U.S. Army Air Corps, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his service and military honors, we would be honored and privileged to do so.
Thomas Dennis was a member of the greatest generation and proudly served during WWII. After the war, Thomas became an airline pilot and held that position for almost forty years.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Patricia and is survived by his two children, William and Mary, and his grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the funeral services to his final resting place. 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Thursday 24 July 14: 1100 - Stage at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 417 W. Grand Blvd., Corona, CA 92882 (Note: Please arrive quietly as services will be underway.)
http://goo.gl/maps/NJiHO1115 - Mission Briefing
1145 - Flag line as our Hero is moved from the Church to the coach.
1215 - KSU for Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/1gnSR1300 - KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Full Military Honors
Ray T-Bone GouldSoCal PGR Ride Captain
ray@gouldgps.com
951-634-4112 cell
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?392888
