We have been invited by the family of Percy A. Breeden, 81, to be present as he receives his military honors; we are privileged to do so.
In 1957 Percy enlisted in the Army, 101st Airborne, in Ft Campbell, Kentucky. He was a parachutist assigned to a Medical Company to train as a medic, where he served on active duty until 1959 and reserve duty until 1962. He gained respect for veterans, and he always asked about their stories.
After his service, Percy moved to California, where he became successful in insurance and finance businesses. He played golf and moved his businesses to Palm Springs, conveniently surrounded by golf courses, where he was a caddy for his close friend in the Bob Hope Classic for 25 years. He was a 50-year Palm Springs Elks Lodge member and organized their charity golf tournaments.
Percy is survived by his lovely wife Nancy, sisters Genevieve, Elizabeth, and Linda, and brothers Wade and Joseph
NOTE: This mission posting will facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Thursday, 28 July 2022
1000 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (PGR Staging: enter at the first roundabout, intersection of Normandy and Darby, north of staging area #9)
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1015 – Mission Briefing.
1100 – KSU to the assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service, and Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
lltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
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 participate 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 wear casual attire 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, 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 those we honor.
