Per request of one of our own, PGR Brother Ray Gould, and the family of Delbert Queen have invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
Mr. Queen proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Queen was a Sergeant with the 320th Infantry Regiment, Company G seeing action in Germany. Included in the numerous citations and awards that he received was a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.
After Mr. Queen’s honorable discharge from the Army, he worked construction most of his life. In 1973 he started an RV supply company and worked there for twenty years.
Mr. Queen is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jane; two sons, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Wednesday 02 September 2015: 1030 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #1 for family, Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1045 – Mission Briefing
1100 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag Line Only
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com
ALR Chapter 200
American Legion Post 200
Service Officer
USMC SSgt (Ret) (D.I.)
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 remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?407806Please 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
Gil Zaragoza
SoCal PGR Mission Ops
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
res0oprl1@verizon.net
951-440-2136
