The family of US Navy Veteran Emil Aversa has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero for his service and his sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Emil served two years in the Navy, April 1944 to May, 1946. His unit took part in the Liberation of the Philippine’s near the end of WWII, and was awarded medals for that operation.
In civilian life he was a TV repairman and was active as a Ham Radio operator. He was also active in the Association of Destroyer Veterans, having served on the USS Edward Stack (Hull #406), a Benham Class destroyer. He was proud to be one of the Tin Can Sailors. His ship (shortly after Emil’s discharge), was used as a target ship for the Bikini Atoll atomic tests and scuttled there.
He is survived by his wife, his sister, ten children, 34 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Tuesday 17 MAR 2015:0945 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518, Family at staging area # 3, PGR stage north of staging area #8.
https://goo.gl/maps/gLh4g 1000 - Mission Briefing
1030 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and service with Full Military Honors
R/C: Vern GrimshawSoCal PGR Ride Captain
vgrimshaw@aol.com
562-458-4421
“Lead with Respect; Serve with Compassion"
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 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 Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?400854
