The family of Jack Russell Fry, 74, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join them as they bid a final farewell to their hero. We are honored and privileged to fulfill their request.
Jack enlisted in the US Navy in 1967 and was honorably discharged in 1971, having archived the rank of RD-2, E5. Our hero spent the majority of his enlistment onboard the Air Craft Carrier, USS Enterprise. Jack was a radar operator and flew many missions over enemy territory in Vietnam, jamming enemy radar signals in advance of US warplane strikes.
As a civilian, Jack worked in Telecommunications. His main hobby was fishing and he loved spending time with his family.
His survived by his wife Betty, a son, Brandon, who has two children, and a daughter Stacey.
Note: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero from the family home to the cemetery. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions and have a face covering should the need arise. TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 07 DECEMBER 20211000: Stage at Carl’s Jr, 3370 La Sierra Ave., Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/siJUobK1qqgBPD1Y91030: Mission briefing.
1045: KSU to family residence.
1100: KSU to RNC.
1145: Staging lane.
1215: Shelter for flag line, military honors, and service
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70949-939-7282
“Be like Vern”You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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.
