Per request of our good friend and PGR member Gregg “Digger” Walker (Walker Family Funeral Services), the family of August “Augie” Daniel Spencer has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
It will be our honor to do so.
Augie was born in Pontiac, Michigan on 30 November 1949 and entered Eternal Rest on 23 June 2017 at his home in Rancho Santa Margarita.
After graduating from high school, Augie enlisted in the U.S. Army proudly serving his country with the 101st Airborne Division, “Screaming Eagles” during the Vietnam War.
Following his honorable discharge from the military, Augie worked in the manufacturing industry as a machinist for fifteen years.
Augie is survived by his wife Sandra and children Danny and Krystal. Augie also leaves behind three sisters, two brothers and two granddaughters. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Rosie.
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 church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
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 Thursday 13 July 2017
1215 – Stage at East Hills Community Church, 20660 Orange Terrace Pkwy., Riverside, CA.
http://goo.gl/maps/SYWP81245 – Mission Briefing
1300 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1300 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #2 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1315 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Dean Parker aka Deano aka Gofer
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
909-732-7235
dean1951@verizon.net
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 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. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
