The family of Lt Col Kenneth Francis, 53, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the services of their loved one and to honor this American Hero. We are honored to do so.
Kenneth entered Eternal Rest following terminal illness and hospitalization. He was born in Yuma, Arizona. Kenneth was the beloved son to Robert and Naomi Francis. He earned two Master's degrees while serving more than twenty-five years with the United States Air Force. After retiring form the military, he was active with the ROTC Program at Norco High School where he was the Senior instructor and also worked in the aerospace industry. Kenneth was well known and loved at the High School and in the city of Norco. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his devoted wife Ayse Sedef Francis, their two daughters Melissa and Selin, his dear mother Naomi, a sister Donna and brother Robert Jr.
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 church 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.
Time Table for Friday, 20 Feb 14:1230 – Stage at East Hills Community Church, 20660 Orange Terrace Pkwy., Riverside, CA.
http://goo.gl/maps/SYWP8 1245 – Mission Briefing.
1300 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1315 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518.
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1330 – KSU to assigned shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors.
RC: Ray Gould aka “T-Bone”SoCal PGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com
ALR Chapter 200
American Legion Post 200
Chaplain & Service Officer
USMC SSgt (Ret) (D.I.)
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 at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?387006
