Per the request of the Family of Roger Lyle Gripe, USMC, the family has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Roger was born 22 August 1946 in Wichita, KS and entered Paradise 11 August 2020.
Roger served in the USMC 30 June 1968 through 26 May 1070. He served two tours in Vietnam and was honorably discharged as Sergeant. Roger earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation.
After his military service Roger spent 37 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, Retired, as a Detective.
Roger’s hobbies included being an avid sailor, owning several boats and a yacht (the Blue Knight), before selling it, due to his medical condition. He was also a past Commondore for the Seal Beach Yacht Club.
Roger is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughter, Linda, two sisters, Joyce and Sheri, both from Kansas.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions. Must wear mask/face covering and keep social distancing of 6 feet.Time Table for Wednesday 19 August 20200815 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E0845 - Mission briefing
0910 – KSU to staging area with the Family
0930 - KSU to the assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
Brenda “Pebbles” Bixler
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
Bixler.brenda@yahoo.com
951-522-6847
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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
