NOTE: This mission is being treated as a Combat Related death.
The family of Michiel "Dutch" Gude aka Gufrink, age 75, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders, to attend his memorial service and Military Honors as he makes his final journey. It is our honor to participate.
Dutch, as he was known to all his friend, served in the US ARMY from 1968 to 1971 and was discharged as a Sgt. E-5.
Michiel Gude was born in Indonesia on January 23, 1940 and passed to eternal life on June 13, 2015.
Dutch leaves behind is wife of 44 years, Mirtha, an 4 children.
Dutch was a member of the 173rd Airborne with Eco Recon 1/503 in Vietnam. In 1969 while on patrol, the unit ran into some landmines suffering many casualties. Dutch lost part of his leg in that action and all were separated. During his tour of duty he was awarded The Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, The Air Medal, CIB and a Ranger Tab. Michiel was also an 82nd Airborne Raider. In April of 2014, the four survivors of that patrol were reunited for the first time since the incident.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the funeral home to his final resting place. Please see the timeline below if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will see you there.
Time Table for Wednesday 24 June 2015:0815 - Stage at Pierce Brothers - Crestlawn Memorial Park, 11500 Arlington Ave., Riverside, Ca. 92506 -
https://goo.gl/maps/2UQQP0845 - Mission briefing
0900 - Flag Line as our hero is transfer into the coach and prepare to depart to Riverside National Cemetery (RNC) 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518
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1015 - Estimate arrival at RNC.
1030 - KSU to assigned shelter for Military Honors.
R/C
Angel GuaderramaSoCalPGR - Ride Captain
guad45@yahoo.com909-229-1809 cell
Note: The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.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.
