The family of Richard Carl Clemens Sr. has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Richard served his country as a Marine Sgt (E5) in Vietnam from April 1966-May 1969. He spent most of his tour as a gunner. He was briefly captured but managed to escape and return to his unit. He was riding guard detail for an ammo shipment when a 105mm round exploded causing wounds that led to his medical discharge. He was awarded a Purple Heart and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
After Richard was discharged he worked as an accountant, handy man and raised his two sons as a single dad. He enjoyed model trains taking his sons to train museums and expos. He was an avid gun and knife collector. Richard was proud of his service with the Marines and drove a Marine Tribute Truck covered with Marine emblems and stickers that also played the Marine Corps Hymn for a horn.
Richard is survived by his wife of 3 years, Jeanette, his two sons Richard Jr. and Kenny and 3 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 Friday, 1 APR 16: 1115 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA; (staging area TBD for family, staging area 8 for PGR)
https://goo.gl/maps/S45oS2PCaqA2 1130 - Mission Briefing.
1200 - KSU to Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Chip Williams aka “Dezperaado”
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange, CA
dezperaado@aol.com
760-662-9095
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 your condolences for the family at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?415789
