The family of Joseph Onesty has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Joseph was born on March 17, 1925 and entered into Eternal Rest on November 1, 2018.
Joseph served in the U.S. Army Air Corp from February 1944 to December 1945. He was a P-38 pilot serving in Italy during WWII. Joseph was shot down and crash landed, where he was rescued and returned to base with the help of a family from Yugoslavia.
His awards included the Air Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant.
After the military Joseph worked for Rockwell International, working on the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs until his retirement.
His favorite hobbies were flying and golf.
Joseph is survived by his son Mark, daughter Judy, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-granddaughters.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday 7 December 20181030 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518, Staging Area #7 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1100 – Mission Briefing
1130 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Craig (HDCraig) BreskinSo Cal PGR Ride Captain
cbreskin@verizon.net818-448-3955
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 that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed.
