The family of Timothy "Grouch" McLean have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in paying Honors for their loved one. It will be our Honor to do so.
Timothy graduated from Charter Oak High School in 1975. Upon graduating Tim got ready to go and serve his Country in the United States Army.
Tim served with the US Army for 4 yrs from 1976 - 1980 and was Honorably Discharged at the rank of Sgt.
Tim loved to work on Harley Davidsons and soon became a mechanic on them. His hobbies was working on bikes and watching NASCAR. He also loved to relax outdoors, and spend time with all of his family and friends.
Tim was also a member of a motorcycle club and often helped working on their bikes as well.
Tim will be sorely missed by his family and all of his brothers and sisters of his MC that he loved to ride with.
Tim visited Arlington several times on a burial detail. He wrote an excerpt on what and how he felt.
Here are a few lines to remember:
"The price of freedom is very high, when people desecrate our colors, they disrespect and desecrate every soul who payed the ultimate price for freedom. God bless every soldier who has, or is willing to die for our right to freedom, Past, Present, and Future".
This Friday we will honor this soldiers view of our freedom!
Note: The time table is for most of the people in the LAC/ OC areas.
Due to the fires at this time one of our routes has already been closed. The RC is in close contact with Cal Fire getting constant updates as to which routes will be available as Friday gets closer.
If you are closer to Redlands or would like to just meet out there your staging time will be 1200 at the American Legion Hall, 814 W. Colton Ave., Redlands, Ca. 92374.
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 American Legion to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there. If you cannot accompany this Hero please consider meeting us at the entrance of the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.Time table for Friday 30 Oct. 2020:1015 - Stage Denny's Restaurant, 7740 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Ca. 90621
https://goo.gl/maps/q63eKM8eG4fazQGz61030 - KSU to American Legion Hall, 814 W. Colton Ave., Redlands, Ca. 92374 (55 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/PiQjdBaFCM2oK4uB81200 - ETA at American Legion Hall in Redlands
1315 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (24 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/4Zw3PUZgaU2G9DuN81400 - ETA at Riverside National Cemetery
1415 - KSU to assigned shelter for Honors for our Hero
1430 - Service begins for our Hero
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
So Cal PGR Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
Only 2 defining forces offered to die for you:
Jesus Christ, and the American Soldier:
One died for your soul, the other one died for your freedom.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.
