The family of Carl B. Coen, 96, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join them as they bid a final farewell to their hero. We are privileged to do so.
Carl was drafted to active duty during World War II that same year. Interestingly, Carl had been captured by the Japanese and while being taken marched to a location, they were bombed by a US air strike. When Carl regained consciousness, the trees were on fire and he realized he had been spared and the Japanese soldiers had been killed. He earned four Bronze Stars with three Arrowhead Devices while in the Pacific.
After Carl left the military, he started his own flooring company and performed many accomplished wood crafting projects for notable Hollywood stars. In 1983, Carl went to the Philippines to oversee the construction of the Precious Moments Factory. It is there where he met his wife, Margie. He eventually retired from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department as an accomplished woodcrafter after 27 years. One of his favorite pastimes was to write poetry and even has a book on Amazon – Timeless Recollections: Echoes of the Past from a One-Room Schoolhouse.
Carl is survived by his wife Margie, of 35 years, and one son, Carl Leslie Coen, and one daughter, Natasha Coen Boffa.
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 mortuary 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 WEDNESDAY, 08 DECEMBER 20211100 – Stage at Weaver Mortuary and Crematory, 1177 Beaumont Ave, Beaumont, CA. Service/reception is scheduled to end at 1130 hours.
https://goo.gl/maps/YVXmKx2kiXj5L4do91115 – Mission briefing.
1130 – Flag line as Hero is brought to the awaiting coach.
1145 – KSU to RNC.
https://goo.gl/maps/CFMrgGueFFdGxJ9391245 – ETA to RNC assigned staging lane.
1300 – KSU to shelter for flag line, military honors, and service.
Steve “Taz” George
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
(714) 931-3950sghdbeast@gmail.com
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.
