Robert Long served with the United States Marine Corps, for a short period of time in 1964, before being injured on Active Duty and returned to his home in California.
During his time on Active Duty, he was part of a special team in Vietnam.
Robert worked in construction for many years, while enjoying weightlifting at Venice Beach and riding his Harley-Davidson. He enjoyed training others in self-defense.
Robert was a very private person who had few friends, but those he had were very dear to him and very close to him. He is said to be one of the calmest and kindest gentlemen they had ever known.
Robert is survived by two daughters and several grandchildren.
Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will meet at Los Angeles National Cemetery for a Flag Line and Military Honors in the chapel. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
Timetable for Thursday, 06 June 2024:1100 – Stage at Los Angeles National Cemetery in the Chapel parking lot. 950 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049,
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CDKxjzWUCYDCWxqD91115 – Mission Briefing
1125 – Flag Line as our hero is brought into the chapel
We will follow into the chapel and stand in honor as he is given Military Honors and Taps is played.
Ride Captain:
John “Major” Gretzinger
MAJ, AVN, USA (Ret)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Assistant State Captain, Southern California PGR
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a car. Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent with honor and respect for our Heroes—no talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep the radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
