The family of Clarence Warren has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final journey. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero, a member of the “Greatest Generation,” enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1948 at the rank of SA-2. While enlisted, he served on several ships including the USS Latona, USS Ponchard, and the USS Stembel.
As a civilian, Clarence spent 30 years as a flight instruments engineer working for McDonald Douglas at both Vandenberg AFB and Long Beach, at which time he and his wife retired and moved to the desert.
He is preceded in death by his wife, and is survived by eight children.
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 and his family from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately five miles. 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.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 25 AUGUST 20231015: Stage at Wiefels & Son Mortuary. Arrive quietly as service will be in session.
https://goo.gl/maps/QEg4j8YqEuE7RkJB71045: Mission briefing.
1100: Flag line to move hero from chapel to coach and KSU to Joshua Tree Memorial Park, 60121, 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA (about 5 miles). Graveside service to follow immediately after arrival.
https://goo.gl/maps/kXCX6UH7Q92mWofd7Billy (BillyJean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70949-939-7282
“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 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.
