Per request of our good friend and SoCal PGR member Gregg “Digger” Walker (Walker Family Funeral Services), the family of Wayne Lee Covey 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.
Wayne was born on 11 April 1935 in Santa Barbara, California and entered Eternal Rest on 18 September 2019.
Wayne lived in Riverside County for over thirty-six years.
Wayne proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1953. One of his duty stations during his enlistment included being aboard the U.S.S. Wiseman (DE-667) (Destroyer Escort). Wayne’s awards/citations included the National Defense Service Medal. Wayne was honorably discharged as a MM3(Machinist Mate Third Class (E-4) in 1956.
Wayne is survived by his daughter Christie and son Kirk. Wayne was widowed, his wife Patricia, passing away in 2018.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
If you cannot accompany this Hero please consider meeting us at the entrance of the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
Time Table for Monday 14 October 2019 0945 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1015 – Mission Briefing
1030 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.com
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 ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
