The family of Gary "Mike" Manson invites the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one at his final service. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Mike was 71 at the time of his passing after a decade of fighting various forms of cancer. Although if you met him, you would not have known he'd been ill.
Mike enlisted in 1965, after his Active Duty, he was a Reserve for 6 more years.
After his service, Mike worked for GTE-Verizon for 35 years as a Technician, and a Training Specialist developing
procedures used today. He devoted his retirement to his family and friends. Mike volunteered at his granddaughters schools as a proctor and assistant since their kindergarten year. During those years Mike had a very positive impact on all who came to know as Papa Mike.
Mike is survived by his daughter Shelly Negus, two granddaughters, and four nieces.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday, 17 Feb 2017:1315 - Stage at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd. Whittier, CA 90601 Sky Rose Chapel.
https://goo.gl/maps/x7YZjHGB3MC2 (Please arrive quietly, as services will be in progress)1330 - Mission Briefing
1400 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to coach.
1415 - KSU to Gravesite for Services and Military Honors.
Curt "Stitch" Bancroft
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
818-406-0408
cbptg1@gmail.comYou 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.
