The family of Harold Robert (Bob) Pratt has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final farewell. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero enlisted in the US Army on April 1st, 1975 and was discharged honorably on April, 2nd, 1979 at the rank of Specialist 4. During his enlistment Harold worked as an Armor, weapons instructor and Range Master. He earned the Sharpshooter badge with the M-16 and Expert badges for the 45 cal pistol and Hand Grenade.
As a civilian, Bob was self-employed in the automotive field. He loved riding his motorcycle and, in fact, participated in several PGR missions.
Our hero is survived by his wife, Lori and two children, Sarina and Johnathon. He also leaves behind six grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the church to the cemetery, approx 1 mile. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time table for Wednesday, August 10, 2022:1200: Stage at East Hills Community Church, 20660 Orange Terrace Parkway, Riverside, CA 92508 (Please arrive quietly as services will be in session)
https://goo.gl/maps/m8S7nghFNdEDHtTs71215: Mission briefing
1230: Flag line while Hero is moved from church to family transportation.
1245: KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/WuHfKQndBckLbLsW61300: Arrival at RNC and move to staging lane.
1330: Proceed to assigned shelter for Military honors and family service
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
SoCal PGR High dessert Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
“One straw at a time”
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 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.
