The family of James Charles Brennan, age 92, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the funeral service of their Hero to honor him, we would be honored to do so.
James Brennan served in WWII from May, 1942 to May, 1945 in the U. S. Navy. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Seaman 1st Class.
After the military Mr. Brennan worked for Gannet Outdoor Advertising for 48 years prior to retirement.
In his free time, when he was younger, James loved to tinker with cars. He would buy old cars and restore them. He enjoyed showing his children and grandchildren this hobby and teaching them.
In his later years James loved playing with the grandkids. He was also a member of VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), continuing his service to other Veterans.
Mr. Brennan is survived by his wife Virginia, 6 children, James, Steve, Joanne, Marianne, Kathy and Colleen, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Friday, 22 DEC 17:1330 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Family to staging area #2, PGR to North of staging area #8)
https://goo.gl/maps/fUeqPxtxFU621345 - Mission briefing
1415 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service, and Miliary Honors.
R/C Ray "TBone" Gould
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainUS Marine Corps (retired)
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.
