The wife of TSgt Larry K. Pickens has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be there to honor her husband, we would be honored to be there.
TSgt Larry K. Pickens enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1955 and served 22 years, retiring in 1977. He served in Vietnam. He was very proud of his military service and was a great patriot, he was also a member of the PGR.
After his retirement from the military he went into the aerospace field, working for Fairchild Republic for 10 years and for Northrup Grumman for 22 years. He was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders and loved riding his motorcycle.
Larry is survived by his wife Donna, sons Terry and Michael, and 5 grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time table for Thursday, 22 JAN 15: 1115 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Staging area #2 for family, #8 for PGR)
http://goo.gl/maps/Q3ub4 1130 - Mission briefing at Staging area #8
1200 - Est KSU to assigned shelter
1215 - Flag Line for dignified transfer for our Hero, service and military honors
R/C Mike 'Joker' Courtright
So Cal PGR Ride Captainmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356 cell
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 post condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?399043
