The family of Ronald Lee Gifford, 83, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany their hero to his final resting place. It will be our honor to fulfill their request.
Ronald Lee Gifford was born on 17 April 1941 in Logonsport, Indiana. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 16 September 1960 and served four years with the Corps with over one year of foreign service. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal. He received the Good Conduct Medal.
In his civilian life, Ronald worked as a radio repairman.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Anita Gifford.
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 funeral home to the Bakersfield National Cemetery.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 13 DECEMBER 20241245: Stage at Wood Family Funeral Service, 321 West F St, Tehachapi, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkr5c8GxgyJBuk9a61250: Mission briefing.
1300: KSU to Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/L2SJMY3nwuevdY1y91330: ETA to Bakersfield National Cemetery.
1400: Flag line and military honors.
Jim “Pops” Davis
Tehachapi Area PGR Ride Captain
US Army 1964-70; Vietnam 1966-70
Army Ranger MOS 63B20-63C20
jdavisabajo514@yahoo.com
(661) 221-3120You 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.
